Level 3 - Cold Weather Action

There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow between 0900 on Wednesday 08 March and 0900 on Monday 13 March in parts of England. 

Key actions for schools and EY settings​

• Sign up to cold weather alerts from the Met Office (sign up here) so that schools are aware of forecasted severe cold weather​
• Be aware of public health messages about how to stay well during cold weather and share these with parents, carers and children. Public health messages are available at: https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/stay-well/winter-wellness-stay-healthy-winter ​
• Ensure that buildings and classrooms are kept warm (18°C or above)​
• Signpost families to support they can receive during the winter months including warm indoor venues across the borough  where families can relax and cost of living support available to residents. This is particularly important for children and families that schools may suspect are struggling to heat their home or stay afloat this Winter.​
• Discuss with local authority education leads any concerns they have about being able to support staff and students during the cold weather. 

Information on how to stay warm and safe can be found here, which includes warm places available to residents Winter Wellness: Stay healthy this winter | London Borough of Waltham Forest

An update will be issued when the alert level changes in any region. Alerts are issued once a day by 0900 if required and are not subject to amendment in between standard issue times. Note that the details of the forecast weather are valid at the time of issue but may change over the period that an alert remains in force.

These details will not be updated here unless the alert level also changes, the latest forecast details can be obtained at the following link 
 

Download the Cold Weather Plan