School Crossing Patrol
Introduction
Cheshire’s School Crossing Patrol Service ensures the safety of
school children crossing roads at just under 100 points
across the county.
School Crossing Patrols started in Cheshire in
1954. Their role has never been more important than today and
as the number of vehicles on the road increases, so does the danger
for our children when crossing the roads.
To manage the crossing points our School
Crossing Patrols require a combination of professional skills to
manage the traffic, and personal skills to deal with children,
drivers, parents and teachers.
The role involves dealing will many day to day challenges, from
poor weather conditions to rude drivers and cheeky children. Job
satisfaction overcomes this through the relationships built up, and
the respect received from the local community.
School Crossing Patrols are employed by Cheshire East Council.
The Transport and Regeneration Service is responsible for
appointment, training, supervision and administration of the
service, for further details contact the Integrated Transport
Service.
The School Crossing Patrol Service works closely with Cheshire's
School Travel Team.
School Crossing Patrol Sites in East Cheshire
We need a School Crossing Patrol on our road. What
can I do? Who can I ask?
Members of the general public should contact
the Head Teacher of the local school who will contact the School Travel Team
Manager requesting a site visit.
Prior to Cheshire School Travel Team's site
visit, the Head Teacher or the school governing body are
required to put in writing the request for a site visit along with
the circumstances and recommendations as to where the proposed
crossing should be sited. Road Safety site assessments are scored
taking into consideration the road, the volume of traffic using the
road at school times and the number of pedestrians. There must be a
minimum of at least 15 unaccompanied children.
All requests for School Crossing Patrol sites
must come through the
local schools.
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