Extreme Weather and Emergency Closure

 This message will update if there are any changes to the status of the school

• OLOL School is CLOSED on 2nd March 2018 due to severe cold temperatures, possible snow overnight and dangerous travel conditions for parents and staff. We apologise to all parents and families for the inconvenience caused. This decision has been taken to keep children, staff and commuters safe on the roads tomorrow 

It is always a very serious decision to close the school. We appreciate that it can cause a great inconvenience to parents, children and staff and will not happen unless absolutely necessary.

Reasons for closing the school may include

• Severe snow making travel to/from school unsafe
• Breakdown of the school heating system making it impossible for us to keep children and staff warm

The decision about whether or not to close the school is taken by the Head Teacher in consultation with the Chair of Governors. If the decision is made to close it will be made as early in the morning as possible (or on the night before) to prevent unnecessary journeys.

The school will communicate this information in a number of ways

• Twitter account
• This page (the blue status at the top of the page will change to OLOL is closed today followed by the actual date)
• A text message to all parents via School Comms
• Local radio stations

In extreme weather circumstances, the Local Authority may decide on a blanket closure of all schools. Head Teachers receive this information by email as soon as the decision is made and then we will advise parents as listed above. Any other reason to close will come from the school directly.

Please avoid telephoning the school to ask if we are open. It blocks the phone lines. If you do not get a message from the school by one of the methods listed then we are open as normal and you do not need to check.