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ADVERSE WEATHER POLICY Adverse Weather Policy
The decision to close the Nursery will be taken by the Manager/Owner if: − It becomes clear that there is insufficient staff to ensure the Health & Safety of the children by maintaining child/staff ratios. − The adverse weather is forecast to deteriorate throughout the day − The premises are not in a fit state to ensure the Health & Safety of the children or staff (i.e. footpaths and roadways are not cleared) If the weather becomes a problem during opening times and it is anticipated that conditions will be too dangerous to travel later, parents will be contacted to come and collect their child early and a decision will be made to close the nursery. Sufficient staff will remain at nursery until all the children have been collected Staff will be sent home according to the distance that they have to travel ensuring the furthest to travel leaves first ensuring their safety Any decision to close the Nursery Parent/Carers will be notified as follows: − A notice will be placed on Family and text messages sent in the event of the Nursery being closed, refunds will not be given. Parents will be offered another session providing sufficient spaces are available. If the Nursery remains open, parents will make their own decision as to whether it is safe to travel.
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