School Closure Procedures

At English Martyrs’ we take our responsibility seriously to educate and care for our young people and wherever possible it is our intention to open as normal during periods of difficult weather. We appreciate that closure impacts on children’s learning and parents’ childcare arrangements. However, we also recognise our responsibility towards the safety of children and adults on site and whilst journeying to and from school. 

In the event of any closure, the school will use the following forms of communication to inform parents/carers: 

* School Website: www.emcps.co.uk  

* Email 

* Text message 

* Facebook  

* Newcastle City Council website: (school closures page) 

 In order to ensure that you receive the most up to date information can you please inform school of any changes to your contact details (i.e. mobile or email addresses). 

In the event of Snow 

Unless you hear from us that we are closed, please make the assumption each day that we are open as usual. In the event of a school closure, work for pupils will be set on the school website.  

These are difficult decisions to make, please bear with us. Conditions are changeable, and decision-making can be problematic. There may be times when we have to close during the day as a result of a deterioration in the weather. If this is the case, we will always try to give parents as much notice as possible.  

Thank you for your continued support.

Kind Regards 

Miss Elliott