Last updated: 23 January 2024

Next review: 23 January 2025

SEN transport and school closure during severe weather conditions

In the event of snow, if your child is taken to school on a vehicle arranged by the local authority. Please note:

  • If all roads are covered in snow there will be no school transport.
  • If the main roads are cleared but the side roads are not cleared, it's unlikely that transport will be running. 
  • If all the roads are clear and transport is able to run please check that the schools are open:
  • Brookfield House will have a message on their website to inform parents
  • Joseph Clarke School ask that parents ring the school each morning on 020 8523 4833. Check the web page for updates with regard to the school closing
  • Whitefield School will text message all parents if they have a mobile number or if not they will telephone parents
  • William Morris School ask that parents ring the school 020 8503 2225 
  • If you take your own child to school or they use public transport please check that your school is open