
A decision regarding any closure of the College for the day ahead (for example, because of severe weather) will be announced no later than 7.00 am, and earlier if information regarding, for example, weather and traffic conditions make this possible. Typically, where there is significant snowfall, we will open wherever possible, but with a later start if required to enable us to clear paths and ensure the site is safe.
Site closure or delayed opening announcements will be made on the homepage, social media and internal digital platforms.
If the College site is closed, teaching will continue online, unless you are informed otherwise by your teacher.
If the College site remains open but you are unable to reach College because of conditions in your area, teachers will provide you the opportunity to join the lesson online to follow the content being covered.
If College is open and you arrive to lessons but your teacher is unable to make it to College, you should look out for an announcement on the class Team for teaching arrangements for that lesson.
Where the weather has been bad overnight but is clearing, the College may be opened, but is clearing, the College may be opened, but if you feel you would be put at unnecessary risk if you were to travel because of unfavourable conditions, then the College would understand your decision not to do so. This may be the case if you live in outlying rural areas. Please let your tutor and teachers know should you find yourself in this situation and request to follow a lesson online.
Where you have delayed the start of your journey to listen to/access announcements that appear from 7.00 am and subsequently decide to travel, it is understood that you may not reach College for the start of the day when the College is operating with normal hours. This will be considered on registers on that day.
Information relating to evening Adult Education classes will appear by 1.00 pm on the day.
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