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School Closure

As a school, we are committed to remaining open as far as it is possible to do so. 

In the event that we are required to close the school during the school day this will be communicated via:

  • The school’s website 
  • Text messages and emails via MCAS 
  • An amendment to our status on Central Bedfordshire’s SOS system (see below).
  • Social Media platforms, Facebook and Instagram

If it is not possible for pupils to be collected/to go home or to another destination, senior staff and staff based locally will remain in school to ensure the children are kept safe until parents/carers are able to collect them. 

No pupil will be allowed to leave the school site unless we have heard from families to the effect this should take place.

We will provide up to date information about re-opening via the school website: www.linsladeac.co.uk, via MCAS, our social media platforms - facebook and instagram, and via Central Bedfordshire’s SOS System (see below).

In the event that we are in the position where we need to close prior to the start of the school day:

  • We will do all we can to communicate the decision to pupils, parents and carers as early as possible; ideally by 7.00a.m. 
  • The decision to close or to remain open will be taken following the receipt of information from the site team and staff who are based locally.
  • The decision will be posted on the school’s website and social media platforms - facebook and instagram.
  • We will also issue a text and email via MCAS
  • We will also ensure an alert via Central Bedfordshire’s SOS facility (see below).

Central Bedfordshire’s SOS Alert System:

Central Bedfordshire Council now operates an information system ‘SOS’ to allow alerts to be sent to families with regard to school closures. To access this facility in advance, you are advised to sign up to this system by logging on to https://apps.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/webApps/SOS/ and register. If you registered for this service last year, you will be contacted directly to ask if you would like to renew your alerts for the winter months.

 The SOS system also has the facility to provide highways reports on the state of the roads. All of these will be updated live on the website and email alerts will be sent to notify everyone who has registered.