Winter Preparedness

Wet and stormy winter weather inevitably raises the risks of more serious flooding and can cause problems on the school site as well as stopping staff or pupils from getting to school.

Schools should carry out appropriate assessments to determine flood risks and look out for flood warnings during periods of heavy rainfall. Flood warnings can be obtained from the Environment Agency online here or via the national Floodline telephone service on 0845 988 1188.

Where a risk is identified schools or Early Years providers should:

• Ensure that buildings are designed and managed to be as safe from flooding as possible
• Update Business Continuity plans for coping with both minor and major flooding disruption — these should include evacuation plans