The school will only close as a last resort (on grounds of severe weather or for other serious reasons, such as a boiler failure/interruption to utility supplies). Consideration will always be given to the impact on the children’s education, as well as, to the effect on working parents and carers. The headteacher will decide whether or not to close the school, having due regard for the health and safety considerations, as well as implications for parents who may have to arrange childcare.
Informing parents and carers
Essex County Council publish any school closures on their Emergency School Closure page, which can be found following this link:
Essex County Council's Emergency School Closure Page
Local radio also offer a service to advise parents and carers of school closures:
- In the event of snow and widespread school closures, BBC Essex and Heart FM will publish the name of CLOSED schools at bbc.co.uk/essex and www.heartessex.co.uk .
- BBC Essex and Heart FM will broadcast information about schools which are closed.
School Communication
- Please check the school website for up to date information galleywood.essex.sch.uk .
- Please check the school Facebook page for up to date information facebook.com/galleywood.infants
- The school will send an email via ParentPay.
- In the event of a planned closure, the school will notify parents and carers via ParentPay/letter, which will be given to each child. As much notice as possible will be given.