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Bad Weather PolicyGuidance for Parents/Carers in the Case of Bad WeatherIt is our policy to remain open unless we are forced to close because there is a risk to the health and safety of staff and students.If we are closed, there will be an announcement on Metro Radio and Radio Newcastle to state this. This situation is highly unlikely and will be avoided where possible. There is no need to contact the school to check whether or not the school is open. Unless announced on the radio stations above, we are open! While we understand parental concerns, it would be helpful if parents/carers were aware of the difficulty for an office responding to literally hundreds of calls. Please do not telephone the school at these times unless there is an emergency. As well as announcements on radio, any closure details will be posted on our website. Should the weather turn worse during a school day, students will only be sent home where the bus companies inform us that they have decided to leave early. Should you wish to check whether your child’s bus is leaving early, please contact the relevant transport provider. If we are informed that a bus service is running early, we will inform the relevant students and arrange for them to leave school at an appropriate time. We will put a notice on our school website. It is the responsibility of the parent/carer to check whether buses are leaving early. No other students will be allowed to leave school early without permission from their parent/carer. If we believe that any student is at risk of being unable to travel home safely, we will contact their parent/carer. Should any parent/carer wish to make any alternative arrangements for their child they should put these in writing to the Head teacher. Following is a list of some of the transport companies and their contact numbers. NOTE: This list is not exhaustive and therefore you should make sure to ring the appropriate company. The King Edward VI School bears no responsibility for the accuracy of this information.
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