What is it?
A business continuity plan is how your school will maintain 'critical activities' during and after a disruptive event that stops you opening the school as normal.
It should include the actions you will take to make sure pupils continue to receive the same level of education and care they'd normally be entitled to.
These plans are sometimes referred to as:
- Business contingency plans
- Disaster recovery plans
How is it different to an emergency plan?
A business continuity plan is not the same as an emergency or critical incident plan, but they are closely related. Some schools combine them, as they are often needed in similar types of situations.
The DfE guidance on emergency planning explains that you should aim to minimise disruption to