The Cranmore Chronicle
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Attention: Road Safety The health, safety and well-being of all of our children are of paramount importance to all of the adults that work at Cranmore. The car park at the end of the school day can become rather busy. All Junior children must be accompanied by an adult and we have staff manning the zebra crossing and the drop-off area for the Seniors. To maintain this high level of safety, could I please ask parents to keep their child close to them at all times and to ensure that they are walking inside of the pavement, with you nearest the road. Parents reversing into spaces may not see a child in the rear mirror. Ten tips to help your children stay safe:
Always use the Green Cross Code
Ensure your child walks on the inside of the pavement, with you nearest the road
Do not cross between parked cars
Use pedestrian crossings even if it means walking a little further
Check that no cars are about to move off
Use zebra crossings and traffic islands
Point out dangerous places to cross on local roads – including bends, junctions etc.
Never cross the road near large vehicles as you may be in a driver’s blind spot
Do not use your mobile phone when crossing
Wear bright colours and/or reflective clothing when lighting is poor
Here are two links which you may find useful: www.roadwise.co.uk/schools/using-the-road/green-cross-code www.brake.org.uk Ms J Schembri, Assistant Head