Hello all, We don't usually warn at yellow but snow brings a level of extra challenge! The Met Office has issued a YELLOW warning for the above between 18:00 (UTC) on Tue 17 Jan 2023 and 12:00 (UTC) on Wed 18 Jan 2023. What to expect * Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services * Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces * Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths Further details A few snow showers will affect defined areas overnight and into Wednesday morning. Accumulations of a couple of centimetres are likely at low levels, with some of the higher ground seeing as much as 5-10 cm. In addition, icy stretches are likely to form following showers. To see the extent of the warning area which covers most of the DS working patch and travel to work areas please see: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/ weather/warnings-and-advice/ uk-warnings#?date=2023-01-17& id=7fa31753-119f-4322-8

 Hello all, There is a FLOOD WARNING and 3 FLOOD ALERTS we've spotted so far from the Environment Agency in the Bristol area. Searching on Swindon we see 9 FLOOD ALERTS.  Visit this site to check your position:  https://check-for-flooding. service.gov.uk/find-location There is a map to show you the areas identified and advice on the levels of warning and action necessary. NB: Even if your site isn't at threat, do please take into account the potential for travel route disruption. Don't forget our previous suggestion you consider whether you might be a safe site to assist your community in the event of evacuations - last C of our 3Cs emergency policy. Are you ready to help without compromising safeguarding? Bill

  Hello all, The above is taking place tomorrow. We recommend you review your intended activities across all aspects of what you do, including the curriculum and particularly PE, including your first aid team in the process. The first day of industrial action took place during the pupil break and many adults were on annual leave, this will be a different situation. Ambulance Services are again urging the public to think carefully before dialling 999 during industrial action on Wednesday (11 January) and to only call if it is a life threatening or life altering emergency.   They say: 'On days where there is strike action, patients should only call 999 if it is a medical or mental health emergency [when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk]. Ambulances will still be able to respond in these situations, but this may only be where there is the most immediate risk to life. Where the situation is not life-threatening, alternative support will be available through