Dear Parents and Carers,

Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed a lovely break over Christmas and managed to find some time to relax. 

Snow is definitely not what we were wanting for the beginning of the new term, but it appears to be with us for a little longer. I've been into school this afternoon to clear some snow and grit some pathways for the morning and Pilsley itself isn't too bad. It has forecast heavy rain overnight in the Pilsley area with temperatures staying above freezing and then sleet falling for most of the day tomorrow. However, several of our staff are travelling in from higher routes in Buxton and Sheffield and the forecast for those areas is for heavy snow arriving from around 6am tomorrow. 

Unfortunately, if we are in a position where can't get enough staff in to open school safely, then we may need to open later or not open at all depending on staff numbers and how things are tomorrow.  Fingers crossed, the forecast will be better than predicted and all will run smoothly! 

The children will need to bring a spare pair of boots/wellies with them to school which they can change into to go outside. They will also need to make sure that they have a warm coat, gloves and hat with them too. 

Please note, we've already had notification from Bakewell and Eyam community transport that the school bus will not be running in the morning. The bus company will make a decision tomorrow about the bus for the homeward run. 

I will send another email tomorrow, by 8am at the latest, letting you know what the situation is once all the staff have been in touch. If school is closed or opening later, you will also receive a text message via Integris, and notifications will be made available via the school website and our school Facebook page.

Many thanks for your anticipated understanding,

Mrs E Bond

Headteacher