Guidance for School Closures Website
SchoolsWeb closures instructions (Covid 19)
Sent on behalf of Gareth Drawmer, Head of Service, Achievement & Learning
Dear Colleagues,
As you are aware, the school closures system is there to support parents during times when emergency arrangements have to be put in place. The current situation has meant that many of you have used the notification system, and we are grateful that you have done so, however there is not a consistency of use across schools in the area and this may be confusing to parents viewing the site. We have therefore developed the following guidelines around reporting your school status.
I would be grateful if you could take a minute to read this and then refresh your school status accordingly.
Guidance for school closures website
If you are delivering vulnerable children and key worker support please select:
Partially closed – specific circumstances
Use the following (or similar) wording:
Following Government guidelines during Coronavirus we are open for pupils of Key Workers, pupils with and EHCP and vulnerable pupils. For pupils eligible for Free School Meals our arrangements during this time can be found at <insert link here>
Set the period of closure to the end of the month and set a reminder to yourself to review it the day before.
If you are unable to open due to staffing please select:
Closed
Please explain the reason for closure and any anticipated date for reopening. Also include information regarding Free School Meals
For pupils eligible for Free School Meals our arrangements during this time can be found at <insert link here>
Set the period of closure for the shortest possible time considering your circumstances.
If you are temporarily closing for a period of time because you have no children attending your setting, please select:
Closed
Please use the following (or similar) wording:
The school is currently closed as there has not been sufficient demand for us to remain open. If you are a key worker, or your child has and EHCP, or is defined as vulnerable by the current guidance, and you wish us to support you then please contact <insert details here>. The school will re-open if there is a need communicated to us by parents. For pupils eligible for Free School Meals our arrangements during this time can be found at <insert link here>
Set the period of closure for two days and review daily.
Gareth Drawmer
Head of Service
Achievement & Learning
Children’s Services
Buckinghamshire County Council
County Hall, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1UZ
Buckinghamshire Association of School Governors