School transport in bad weather
School transport - Last Updated Friday 04 October at 7.15am
Weather conditions have improved, we will continue to monitor and will update this webpage and schools as and when issues arise.
At this stage all transport is running as normal with exception to the Cranfield & Marston areas. Due to the traffic in the area, transport can be delayed.
If a transport provider is unable to offer school transport they will contact our transport team. We will then update this page and the schools where possible. If the operator has your contact details they will make contact directly.
Please refer to the policy for travel assistance for children and young people attending school.
When school transport does not operate
There will be occasions when vehicle does not operate, for example, as a result of severe weather events. In these circumstances of the parent/guardian may decide to make alternative arrangements to transport the child school. This will be entirely at parent’s discretion and own costs. The parent/guardian will also be responsible for the return journey should conditions not have improved sufficiently for school transport to be provided.
School closures
If a school is closed as a result of bad weather the school will update our school closures system.
Please note, the system resets the school status to open at 9pm every night. The system then sends an email to everyone who is registered to receive updates. Transport providers have been instructed to monitor the website so they can establish the transport requirements for the following day.
What happens when school transport cannot be provided?
If a transport provider is unable to offer school transport e.g. in the event of snow or ice, they will contact our transport team. Our team will then inform the school, which will then pass on the information via ParentMail, its website, or social media. The ways in which schools get in touch with parents will differ. If the operator or driver has your contact details, they will contact you directly.