Severe Weather

Occasionally, if the weather deteriorates during the day a decision has to be taken to send the students and staff home early while the roads are still passable. We will make every effort to inform parents that students are being sent home early

How to find out if the school is closed

Check the school website alert banner, details are usually updated by 7:00am. We will also update our social media channels (Facebook & Twitter) with the latest news on the school closure.

Check Dorset County Council website page for closed schools at dorsetforyou.gov.uk

Listen to the radio announcements on BBC Radio Solent – 103.8FM

Out of school hours

The Principal will decide as to whether the academy is to be open/closed/partially closed.
This information will be put on the front page banner of the website & Twitter daily. We will text and email parents/carers* as early as possible in the morning.

During school hours

The Principal will decide as to whether the academy is to be /closed/partially closed or remain open.
In the event of full or partial closure during the day we will text and email the parents/carers that the school will be closing.