Adverse Weather Conditions

A copy of the Highland Council Guidelines for actions to be taken in the event of adverse weather conditions is issued annually at the start of winter.

In essence, it emphasises that pupil safety is paramount and that decisions about whether a pupil should leave for school in adverse weather should be governed by considerations of safety. For example, the length of time a pupil waits at a "pick-up" point should be determined by the degree of shelter available and the prevailing weather but no pupil would be expected to wait more than twenty minutes.

In circumstances where the weather threatens to close in during school hours we try to close early enough to allow the buses time to get the pupils home in daylight hours. Information will be relayed via Moray Firth Radio, Radio Highland and, if appropriate, via the local primary school. Information on school closure will be made available on a new 0870 number. The access number is 0870 054 6999 and the school pin number is 04 1220.  The Highland Council Website now has information on which schools are closed.  Visit www.highland.gov.uk.  We would advise parents to organise an emergency address which pupils can use if they are sent home early but find no one at home. The full list of recommended procedures is available from the school if anyone wishes to see it prior to its issue at the beginning of November.