It is the policy of Bradford AP Academy to make every effort to remain open whenever possible.  The decision to close the school sites either before or during the school day will be made by the Head Teacher.  The school sites will only be closed if one or more of the following conditions apply:

1. Insufficient staff are able to come in to keep the school running safely
2. Conditions on site are dangerous
3. Conditions are considered to be or are anticipated to later become too hazardous for travel.

On the morning following adverse weather the situation will be assessed with an aim for a decision on opening/delay opening or closing to be made by 7:30am.

Bradford AP Academy aim to contact parents/carers using a wide range of resources to advise on closure / revised opening times. We will:

• Communicate via our SchoolComms Texting service to the main contact number
• Students will be advised by email to their Office 365 accounts
• Bradford Metropolitan District Council website –https://www.bradford.gov.uk/education-and-skills/school-holidays-and-term-dates/school-closures/
• Bradford Schools Online - https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/
• Pulse 1 Radio & Greatest Hits Radio West Yorkshire will broadcast regular updates
• Bradford AP Academy website

The school will make all practicable efforts to keep parents informed as to the situation with regards to the school during adverse weather conditions, as we appreciate that such conditions and the uncertainty places considerable difficulties upon parents.  However, parents are expected to check their mobile phones and/or make themselves aware of the radio broadcasts when it is clear that a closure is a possibility.

In the event of the school having to close during the day due to unforeseen worsening weather or similar unforeseen circumstances, parents will be contacted by text in the first instance following by a phone either at home or work.  Such an early release will only be contemplated in very extreme circumstances.