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The County Council is responsible for the Health and Safety of School Crossing Patrols at work.
All School Crossing Patrol sites are regularly risk assessed.
It may, at times, be necessary for the safety of both the patrol and the children to move to a safer site because of road works etc. in the vicinity. The school is then informed of any changes and the children should be asked to cross with the patrol at the new site. The site will revert back to the permanent position once all works are gone.
Schools should advise parents that Patrols cannot accept custody of children until they arrive. Children should remain on school premises unless they are allowed to go home on their own. The Patrol is responsible for children who come to cross at the site and must not be distracted by any children who are waiting to be collected.
Parents are also discouraged from parking or dropping off children near to school entrances or the School Crossing Patrol site. This bad practice can obscure not only the patrols vision but also that of any oncoming motorists. This can put both the Patrol and children in danger.
Schools are asked to send out requests to parents regarding this bad practice, and warned that any persistent offenders may be reported to the Police. |