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...
Schools health and safety provide support and advice to Ealing schools on health and safety related matters.Our primary purpose is to work together to ensure that schools comply fully with their statutory health and safety duties. You can find...
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...
Early years' pupil premiumEarly years national funding formula: funding rates and guidance The early years pupil premium is additional funding for early years settings to improve the education they provide for disadvantaged three and...