Arrangements for Emergency Closure of the School

The school’s policy is always to remain open wherever possible. However, in rare circumstances — such as extreme weather, loss of heating, or water supply. The Headteacher and Chair of Governors may decide it is not safe to operate within health and safety requirements, and the school will close.

If the school must close during the school day:

• Parents will be contacted via the email address held on our records.

• Children will be supervised and kept safe until collected.

• Please ensure we always have your up-to-date daytime contact details.

If the school must close before the start of the day:

• The school will notify Oxfordshire County Council and local radio stations.

• A group email will be sent to all parents who receive the weekly newsletter.

• Parents can check closure status by:

  1. Checking their email.

  2. Visiting: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/schoolclosures

  3. Listening to:

     • BBC Radio Oxford – 95.2 FM

     • Heart FM (Oxfordshire) – 102.6 FM

Please do not call radio stations, as this blocks their lines and delays updates from schools. You may call the school, but we cannot guarantee the office will be staffed to answer calls during closures.

School meals during severe weather:
Hot meals are prepared at Langtree School and delivered to Checkendon for lunch. If Langtree is closed but Checkendon is open, hot meals will not be available. If there is snow on the ground and the school is open, please assume no hot dinner delivery — cancel your child’s meal online and send them with a packed lunch.