Emergency Closures

By JR on 27/6/2003

On days when there are planned early closures parents will normally receive at least three days' advance warning by means of a letter delivered by their children.

In the event of emergency early closures (e.g. caused by bad weather, fire or a failure of the heating system) the children will be given the choice of going home (if buses have been arranged), staying in school under supervision until the normal closing time or going home or to a friend's house.

Under these circumstances little or no advance warning can be given so we would ask parents to instruct their children what to do and in particular to arrange alternative shelter should the family home not be available.

In such circumstances the school maintains close contact with the bus companies and tries to ensure that all pupils from outlying areas are dismissed in good time so that they may get home safely. During periods of extreme weather conditions parents are asked to tune into Radio Tay which will broadcast details of any school closures.

Senior staff are always available at such times to help and advise any pupil in difficulties. At all times the safety of our pupils is the main concern.

Information for parents/pupils regarding school closures will be available from the following sources:

• Radio Tay frequency (AM 1584, FM 96.4 - Perth only; AM 1161 FM 102.8 - elsewhere)
• Tay Connect telephone information - parents should dial 01382 457457 then key in the following numbers: 4051. This service will be updated every 20 minutes and is charged at the local rate.
• Perth & Kinross Council Information Line - 0845 3011100, but this may not be operational before 08:45. This is also charged at the local rate.

N.B. Only Radio Tay will be used for single-school closures or where a very small number of schools is affected.

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