Emergency School Closure Procedures

Communicating a Closure Before School Starts

If the decision to close due to heavy snowfall or flooding is made during the night, the Headteacher will decide by 7:30 a.m. that morning.

The decision is communicated via:

• School Website: Posted on www.maynardsgreenschool.co.uk

• Local Radio Stations: Announced from 7:30 a.m.

• Email: A message will be sent to parents/carers and staff as soon as the decision is made.

• Facebook: A post will be shared as soon as the decision is made.

• Whatsapp: Class Reps will be asked to share the message via the class whatsapp groups. 

Communicating a Closure During the School Day

If an early closure is necessary due to heavy snow/rainfall or another emergency during the school day:

• Email: Messages will be sent out to notify you of the closure.

• Website & Facebook: The school's website  (www.maynardsgreenschool.co.uk) and Facebook will be kept up to date.

• Whatsapp: Class Reps will be asked to share the message via the class whatsapp groups. 

What Parents Need to Do

• Other contact who can collect: Inform the school of who you could ask to collect your child if we are unable to get hold of you (e.g another parent or a neighbour.)

• Contact Details: Make sure the school has your up-to-date contact information by emailing office@maynardsgreen.org or ringing 01435 812622.