Throughout November the Road Safety Team (six year 5 & 6 pupils) have implemented a parking patrol.  This has been kindly supported by our Parent Governor Mrs Horne, senior Gomer Junior and Gomer Infant School staff and over-seen by Mrs Bottriell.  The pupils have approached many parents and carers, in Pyrford Close, Ladram Road and Diana Close, who have been parking dangerously, inconsiderately or on the zig zag lines.  The team designed a ‘ticket’ to help support them and promote safe travel to school.  When speaking to drivers the Road Safety Team have also promoted other ways to travel to school, such as walking, cycling, scooting or using our park and stride.

 
The team understand that it is not possible for everyone to come to school in a healthy and sustainable way, and that some adults need their car to continue on to work, but would like all parents and carers to consider how and where they park when dropping off.
Things to consider (as stated in the Highway Code):

• If you are waiting in the car for your child you MUST turn off your engine and lights (parking rule no. 239)

You MUST NOT park or stop:

• On the yellow zig zag lines – this includes dropping off (parking rule 191 and 240)
• Near a school entrance (parking rule no.243)
• Anywhere you would prevent access for Emergency Services (parking rule 243)
• Opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space (parking rule no. 243)
• Where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users and powered mobility vehicles (parking rule no. 243)
• In front of an entrance to a property (parking rule no. 243)
• On a bend (parking rule no. 243)

 
The Road Safety Team will continue to do random parking patrols throughout the year and ask that you consider our neighbours and our pupils safety when you do have to park near school.  We hope that you will all continue to support our safe and sustainable travel journey. Remember a short walk in the morning will not only keep you fit but also wake up your and your child’s brain and allow you precious time to talk to your child (it’s amazing how much they talk while they are walking!).