Schools are not required to notify Derbyshire County Council of any closures. As a result, our school closure notification service has been discontinued.
All schools have their own arrangements to contact parents and carers, often by text message, if a full or partial school closure is necessary at short notice, such as during severe weather. Please ensure parents are aware of the school communication plan regarding closures. The decision to close is made by the Headteacher.
Each school sets its own plans and policies for managing adverse weather conditions. Decisions about whether it is safe to open or close are made based on individual risk assessments and taking local issues into account.
If a school is closed, this information should be available on the school’s website.