Drapers Mills Primary Academy
Mrs Sheila Todd BA (Hons) QTS NPQH
Executive Headteacher
St Peter’s Footpath
Margate
Kent
CT9 2SP
Tel: 01843 223989
Fax: 01843 230619
Mr Colin Apps BSc (Hons) QTS
Mrs Shirley Marshall BA (Hons) QTS
Heads of School
Email: office@drapers-mills.kent.sch.uk
www.drapersmillsprimaryacademy.co.uk
“Inspiring minds: shaping futures”.
6th January 2015
Dear Parents/Carers
Severe snow/weather conditions
Every winter brings the possibility of snow and ice. Extreme bad weather can cause
widespread and prolonged disruption. Schools are often affected and it can be
difficult to maintain a full educational service.
As a fundamental principle every effort is given to keep all schools open, even if only
limited numbers of pupils can attend. However schools may close due to
‘unavoidable’ circumstances such as it no longer being safe for staff or pupils to be
on site.
We recognise that it is important our school remains open so parents are able to
work and pupils can continue to learn. Drapers Mills Primary Academy will make
every effort to prepare for severe snow/ice this winter by gritting pathways and
clearing access points.
However, if we do experience severe weather resulting in hazardous conditions we
may have to take the decision to close the school. Once this decision has been made
we will notify parents via the Kent Closures website. To determine whether Drapers
Mills is open or closed please visit www.kentclosures.co.uk. Search for the school in
the search box. Many radio stations such as KMFM, BBC Radio Kent or Heart FM also
inform listeners of school closures. We will also ensure text messages are sent to
parents confirming that that the school will be closed.
Yours sincerely
Mrs S Todd
Executive Headteacher
Mr C Apps
Head of School
Drapers-Mills Primary Academy is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust,
Registered in England Company Number 073483231
Registered Office Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way Sidcup Kent DA14 5AA’
Mrs S Marshall
Head of School