Emergency Closure Policy

In the event of a breakdown of essential services (e.g. heating failure, loss of water supply), severe weather conditions or where the Afterschool has to close or partially close due to an illness epidemic, it is important that you are familiar with the following procedures:

• In the event of an emergency, parent/carers will be contacted by telephone and asked to collect their child/children.

• If we are closed due to heating failure, loss of water supply or an illness epidemic affecting the staff, please ensure that the Afterschool has re-opened before bringing your child the following day. We will try to keep parents updated of the situation.

In cases of severe weather conditions:

• If the weather deteriorates during the day, you may be asked to collect your child/children early.
• If heavy snow falls overnight, please establish that the Afterschool is open for childcare next day.

In the event of closure due to severe weather conditions, all fees will    be charged in order for the service to remain sustainable.

Should the Afterschool close for any of the above please telephone to ensure that the Afterschool has re-opened to provide child-care.

Please note – it is important to remember that some members of staff have to travel considerable distances and may be advised not to make the journey in severe weather conditions. However, we will endeavor to have as many staff as possible when this situation occurs to keep the Service open.

Reviewed February 2024