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Guidance for school closure decisionsThe guidance on this section is to assist in an appropriate decision-making process.We would want to ensure that closures are avoided and prevented and that if they take place they are absolutely necessary, are...
It is a statutory requirement to inform the local authority, if you decide to close your school, e.g. due to severe weather conditions.Report any school closures to schools incidents desk:Mobile: 07940 546 263Email: dunhams@ealing.gov.ukAnd...
The decision to close a school is made by the headteacherThe chair of governors and the LA should be informed as soon as possible.We would like to remind you that it is a statutory requirement to report any school closure to the LA, e.g. if you...
We advise you to check the Met Office websites daily (morning and afternoon) during the winter months, as weather conditions can rapidly change, so you are able to prepare your school in time for severe weather: weather forecast for London and the...
Don't forget to enter your school's closures into SIMSCode Y: Unable to attend due to exceptional circumstances.Apply this code where a pupil is unable to attend because:The school site, or part of it, is closed due to an unavoidable cause;...
Insufficient staff able to get in:This is likely to apply to teaching staff particularly who are less likely to be 'locals'Insufficient staff will cause difficulty with respect to staff:pupil ratios and the ability to safely manage the...
Headteachers should aim by an appropriate time in the morning to have received notification from staff if they are unable to travel. Once a pre-determined level of absence is reported this may trigger the need to close.Headteachers will also be...
Cold weather guidanceOver recent winters we have experienced some harsh conditions over the winter period, therefore it is important to remember how to protect your staff and property. Indoor thermal comfort may also be of concern to staff and...
Accident reporting and investigation procedureReport a school related accident or incident Schools should report incidents via Ealing’s online reporting system.Reminder to select the correct accident reporting tab (pdf) when...
The guidance and template in this item is to ensure suffcient information is captured when recording accidents. The information required at the reporting stage is needed for effective follow up action/review and legal information for schools....