Cumbria Academy for Autism will close for three days due to health and safety concerns.
Following an external review of safeguarding and health and safety, Cumbria County Council said last night that the school, on Branthwaite Road in Workington, will close today, Wednesday October 19, and will not reopen until after the half-term break on October 31.
A statement said: “The board of trustees have taken the very difficult decision to temporarily close our school for three days. This is a precautionary measure in order to ensure all health and safety-related policies, procedures and training for staff are fully up-to-date and suitable for the school.
“We very much understand this may present parents and carers with various challenges and we can assure yo we have not taken this decision lightly. As a board, we are confident that a decisive and efficient review of all training, procedures, and health and safety policies will help to ensure we can deliver the most nuturing, safest and best possible environment for children and staff.”
The academy opened in September 2019 for youngsters in Allerdale and Copeland aged four to 19 years old.
