At High Halden Primary, we aim to stay open wherever possible to ensure your child can continue learning and parents are supported. However, in the event of adverse weather conditions, safety is our top priority.

📢 Daily Updates

Our school website will be updated daily during periods of severe weather.

🏫 Keeping School Open

We will always strive to keep school open as long as it is safe to do so. During the winter months, we prepare in advance to:

• Keep the site safe and accessible

• Communicate promptly with parents and carers about any disruption

📻 How We Communicate Closures

If the decision is made to close or partially close the school, we will notify you through the following channels:

🌐 Class Dojo
We will share a message as early as possible. 

🔗 Kent Closures Website
www.kentclosures.co.uk
✅ Check status: open / closed / partially closed
📲 Sign up for SMS alerts (charges apply)
📻 Info shared with Heart FM and BBC Radio Kent

🌍 Useful Websites

📌 Kent County Council – Winter Services
❄️ Gritting routes, travel updates, and school closures
www.kent.gov.uk/winter

🚗 Highways Agency
Live motorway and trunk road conditions
www.trafficengland.com

🚌 Traveline South East
Plan your journey using public transport
www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk

✅ If School Remains Open

Please follow these guidelines to help us manage the day smoothly:

🥪 Packed Lunch
Please be prepared to send your child with a packed lunch in case meals can't be provided.

🧤 Winter Clothing
Ensure children come with warm clothing: gloves, hats, scarves, wellies and even a change of clothes if needed.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Emergency Collection Plan
If weather worsens during the day and you may struggle to collect your child early, arrange a backup adult who has your permission to pick up and notify the school office.

📞 Report Absence Due to Weather
Call the school office on 01233 850285 or email the school office if travel is unsafe and your child cannot attend.

🚫 Your Safety Comes First

Please do not travel if conditions are unsafe. Your family's wellbeing is our greatest concern, and we fully understand if attendance is affected due to extreme weather.