Emergencies/Security

OCCASIONAL AND EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS- Dunadh Trath no Eiginneach

When the school has a planned early closure, parents will be informed in good time in a newsletter. In the event of an emergency closure, children will not be allowed to leave the premises unless a satisfactory arrangement has been made by us so that we know the child will be in the care of an elected adult. If you have reason to believe the school might be closing early eg severe snowstorm - feel free to contact us. PLEASE do keep close to hand the sheet issued annually on ADVERSE WEATHER GUIDELINES. A service is available for parents to access a recorded message from the Head Teacher regarding school closures during adverse weather. For this information parents dial the Highland Council's access number - 0870 054 6999 and then enter Mallaig Primary School's PIN number - 04 2560 or alternatively check the Highland Council Winter Weather Website at : www.winter.highlandschools.org.uk.

POLICE LIAISON OFFICER- Ofigeach-ceangail poilis

An excellent relationship exists in this area with regular contact being made. Talks are given on road safety, care with fireworks and any other general pertinent advice. The older children have the opportunity to train for, and sit, cycling proficiency examinations.

SCHOOL SECURITY- Dìon na sgoile

A security system is operational in the school.

Main entrances will be locked while classes are in operation and access will be gained by ringing the doorbell at Office/Reception area. This facility has a receiver, which will alert the person(s) on duty - Janitor, Secretary, Auxiliary or Head Teacher and visitors will be escorted wherever necessary.

Infant entrance will be opened at break time, lunchtime and at the end of the day.

If you are aware that your child will be coming to school late as a result of doctor’s appointments etc, it would be useful to continue the present policy of telephoning to let us know. The doorbell is a little higher than some of the little fingers can reach but the children themselves know how to knock on the nursery classroom or canteen if this is the case, to say they have arrived.

All four main entrances can be opened speedily from the inside without a key and in addition there are seven fire exits in the building, so movement to outdoors can be done very quickly should the need arise.