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School crossing patrols

Each day, approximately 13,500 children in Coventry cross the road with a School Crossing Patrol on their journeys to and from school. Patrols operate at 147 locations in the city and the safety of the children who cross with them is of paramount importance.

We can all help them in this important role!

Drivers:

  • Please slow down near to schools, or in areas where a patrol is working.
  • Be patient and give the patrol and children plenty of room to cross the road safely.
  • It is important to park vehicles well away from school crossing patrol sites. This makes sure that the patrol has a clear view of approaching traffic, and also allows drivers to see the patrol and children.

Parents/Guardians:

  • Please set a good example by always crossing with the patrol where one is provided.
  • Remind your children of the importance of always waiting at the kerb until the patrol tells them it is safe to cross. 

Requests for new sites.

If you consider that it would be appropriate to have a patrol at a new location please contact the School Crossing Patrol Team on 024 7683 2024. Following a request we will arrange for a pedestrian and traffic survey to be carried out, which will determine if the national criteria for the provision of a patrol is met at the proposed site.

School Crossing Patrol Vacancies  

We have vacancies for School Crossing Patrols in many areas of the city. In addition we also have vacancies for Standby Patrols who provide emergency cover, at sites throughout the city, in the absence of the regular patrol.

Job benefits include:

  • A good rate of pay. (In addition Patrols currently receive a recruitment and retention payment of £275 per year.) 
  • Term-time work.
  • Working in a friendly team with full uniform and training provided.  

There is no upper age limit, if you are fit and active and would like more information about working as a School Crossing Patrol please call us on 024 7683 2024 for a friendly chat!

Contact Details:

School Crossing Patrol Team
Telephone: 024 7683 2024

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