CLOSURE OF
THE EARLY
YEARS CENTRE
On some occasions, it may be necessary to close or
cancel school. The following procedures will be followed
whenever it is necessary to cancel or close school due to
inclement weather, fire, important government events
etc. The health and safety of pupils shall be the primary
consideration in all decisions or actions taken at times of
inclement weather or other emergencies.
CLOSURE OF THE EARLY
YEARS CENTRE
PRIOR TO THE
START OF THE DAY
In the case of important government events,
the college is usually given prior warning via
the Education Commission. The Head of the
Early Years Centre will ensure that a message
will be placed on the school website.
PROCEDURES FOR
CLOSING THE
NURSERY WHILE IN
SESSION
The Head of the Early Years Centre will
ensure that a message will be placed on the
school website. At all times when school
buildings must be evacuated, all pupils and
staff will exit the buildings in an orderly
fashion, as rehearsed. Pupils will be kept at the
designated meeting place or other suitable
location until parents can arrange to collect
them. The Head of the Early Years Centre will
inform teachers when pupils may be released.
Pupils must be collected from the classroom
by a parent or a nominated guardian as soon
as possible after the phone call.
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