This section contains information on emergency planning for schools, including fire-safety management guidance and details of the necessary measures for schools to be able to communicate with parents in case of an emergency.
Emergency planning
Advice for handling industrial action in schools
Information for schools and local authorities on issues around school closures due to industrial action.
General article 19 March 2012
Advice on severe weather
Guidance and advice to help school leaders in severe weather conditions, including helpful information about absence management.
General article 08 December 2011
Advice on industrial action – 30 June
This advice relates to industrial action taken on 30 June 2011.
Read letters regarding the industrial action that took place on 30 June 2011.
General article 18 November 2011
Advice on seasonal flu
Advice for schools on how to handle the impact of seasonal flu.
General article 13 January 2011
