Unexpected / Severe Weather Closures and Transport Disruption
There can be a number of winter days where the weather causes disruption to schools and school transport. It is important to ensure that the school has your up-to-date contact details in order to inform you of any closures during the school day. Information on school closures and transport disruption can be obtained as follows:
Early morning:
- OIC School Transport Facebook page is available; this may be your first stop for information on school closures and transport changes.
- The Facebook page and Twitter feed are both updated as soon as information is available. This can be as early as 6.30am to assist isles daily travellers in planning their travel. Information and links to these sites are available at:
http://www.orkney.gov.uk/Council/O/OIC-Updates.htm
- School closure information is passed to BBC Radio Orkney and broadcast on its programme at 7.30am (93.7 FM). Radio Orkney will be notified if there is disruption to transport and / or school closures. However detailed information on specific routes is not always provided.
- Information on school closures and transport disruption is also provided on the OIC answer phone (01856 873535) outwith office hours.
Throughout the school day:
- We contact parents if the school is closing or transport is running early.
- Local media (Radio Orkney, The Orcadian) will also be notified of any disruption during the day.