ROAD SAFETY

The entrance to the school is very busy at the beginning and end of the day and care must be taken.  Mr. Russell Fairweather does a road crossing patrol for children from 8.40 am to 9.05 am and from 3.30 to 3.45 pm.

The area outside any school is often congested at the beginning and end of the school day. ‘Keep Clear’ markings are provided on the road to maintain levels of safety. Motorists who ignore the yellow markings are breaking the law and putting childrens lives at risk.

Parents who do bring their child children to school by car are therefore asked to comply with the following guidelines:

Please do not make use of the school car park. This can put both children and adults at risk particularly in view of the fact that the pavement passes right across the car park exit. Use is restricted to staff. *

Please park away from the immediate vicinity of the school, using parking space on the side roads and walking the short distance to and from school.

Consider using a rota so that each car carries as many children as possible.

The school operates a policy of equal opportunities and extends a welcome to all members of the community, including those with a disability. We can grant exemption from the above ruling, providing a Car Park Pass where appropriate. (Please contact the school office.)

SAFETY OUT OF SCHOOL

None of us would question the need for vigilance concerning the safety of our children. Above all, the people responsible for children must know where they are at all times.
Please remember that if a child is not in school, we assume that they are at home or in the safe keeping of parents. We do ask you to confirm this by telephone at the first opportunity.

Children do sometimes go to play at another child’s house after school; it is important that both families know of the arrangements. The incident of a missing child can be very stressful for all concerned and above all for the parent.

Similarly, when children need to see the family doctor or dentist in school time, please telephone or send a note to school. In view of our legal duties and responsibilities we cannot release a child from school on their word, however trustworthy they may be. Even the older child should be collected by a parent or nominated adult on such occasions in order to avoid any misunderstanding.

CYCLING

Permission must be sought by parents for a child to cycle to and from school. Most of our pupils live within easy walking distance of the school. However, some pupils living at a greater distance may cycle with their parents. Those cycling alone may do so only with the joint agreement of their parents and the Headteacher. We do not normally grant such permission until a pupil has gained the certificate of Cycling Proficiency.

Cycles left at the school should be padlocked as we cannot take responsibility for their safety.