Emergency Closures

There may be occasions, usually because of severe weather conditions, when it is necessary to close the school. When this happens, parents and students should check the school website, where details and updates will be given. The following radio stations will broadcast messages:

  • Fox FM Radio 102.6 FM or 97.4 FM
  • Chiltern Radio 97.6 FM or 828 AM
  • Horizon Radio 103.3 FM/VHF
  • Mix 96 96.2 FM
  • Three Counties Radio 630 Medium Wave or 103.8 FM

It may be that some students arrive at school when it has been closed. Every care will be taken to see that they are returned home quickly and safely.

Sometimes it is necessary to close the school early, again usually because of a sudden deterioration in the prevailing weather. Before taking such a decision, the Local Education Authority and the Police are consulted. In such circumstances, regretfully, it will not be possible to inform parents individually by telephone of the decision. It is absolutely essential, therefore, that all students have easy access to a place of safety, if they return home early. Please discuss this with your son or daughter so that you come to a suitable arrangement.


School Closure Activities

In the event of a closure the following page provides activites for students:

Emergency Closure Activities

Any students who are using the VLE as part of their studies should check the courses that they are subscribed to for work.

Students should also log into SAM Learning to see if they have been set any work by their teachers or complete some independent study activities. The SAM Learning website has details on how to log in; the centre id is HP18WC.

Please consider the fact that these activities may be updated throughout the day and should be checked more than once.