Dear Parents
In line with updated weather situation and latest guidance from Wiltshire Local Authority, I am sad to announce that Neston Primary School will be CLOSED tomorrow.
The weather warning remains at AMBER meaning that there is a significant risk of disruption and damage to buildings from gusts of wind up to 90mph. The worst of the conditions are expected to be between 0700-1200 which is when staff and pupils will be travelling to school.
We have considered all of the following factors as detailed by the Local Authority:
There will be major disruption across the transport network. School transport providers cannot guarantee services at this moment. Public transport will be affected and staff may have difficulty in travelling to work.
Difficulty for parents and pupils to get to the school site safely
Difficulty for staff to get to the school site safely
Mobile accommodation must not be used
The pressure upon remaining accommodation including COVID mitigation
The potential for falling masonry or roof tiles
Proximity and size of trees that may fall or drop boughs
Damage to overhead power cables and other utilities
Scaffolding or other temporary structures on-site or on adjacent properties
Potential for flying debris from the school grounds or neighbouring properties
Alternative food provision if school meals delivery is affected
The need for contingency plans in case of changing circumstances throughout the day
With all this in mind and our primary focus to keep the children safe, we feel this is a difficult decision but an unavoidable one.
Our fantastic teachers will be posting some online learning for the children to sample. These will be via our online learning platforms Tapestry and Seesaw. Children in Oak Class (where the teachers are poorly) can access some learning via Oak Academy website https://classroom.thenational.academy/schedule-by-year
Please stay safe and have a wonderful half term break.
Warmest wishes
Pam Evans
Headteacher