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Parents/Carers Update
from Issue 06
School transport service changes from 31 October 2022
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We have been asked to pass the following information on regarding the changes to school transport services. Please note, school has no control or ownership of any school transport apart from educational visits. Please make direct contact with the service provider or Derbyshire County Council school transport team (admissions.transport@derbyshire.gov.uk) for further information on transport.
Slacks 440 service
Slacks Coaches service 440 that serves Matlock Bath, Cromford, Whatstandwell, Crich and South Wingfield (and Starkholmes to Lumsdale in the afternoon) is moving to an electronic ticketing system after half term. Passes can be purchased by card or direct debit. There will also be a fare increase as of 31 October in line with the company’s increased operating costs of the service. For full details please see Slacks website www.slackscoaches.co.uk or Slacks School Transport on Facebook. To access the purchasing portal, click the link below: https://passenger.shuttleid.uk/client/6cf28713-131d-4595-9da9-22434ef63f67/b98ebb52-03f34db2-bf30-48807fddcce1
Linburg 472 and 471 services
From Monday 31 October the 472 service will incorporate the 471 service and following the revised timetable below:
Service 472 (471 combined from 31/10/2022) Linburg Bus & Coach 0114 261 9172
Rowsley, East Lodge 0750 Returns from School at: 1540
Northwood Lane 0755 Darley Dale, The Grouse Inn 0800 Broadwalk, Darley Dale 0802 Darley Dale, Old Nat West Bank 0805 Darley Dale, Greenaway Lane 0806 Darley Dale, Hooley Estate 0808 Highfields School, Lumsdale bay 8 0820
The 472 will be a double decker to allow the pass holders from both services to travel on the bus. Students with passes for the 471 service will be accepted on the 472 bus.
Derbyshire County Council school bus passes
There are some students misusing their DCC free bus passes on certain school transport services. A reminder to families that school bus passes must have a valid photo or students should show their bline card to the driver each time they travel. To apply for a b-line card or a replacement card if lost, please follow the link below: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/transport-roads/public-transport/fares-tickets-passes/b-line/bline.aspx
Year 11 mock exam timetable
A reminder that year 11 mock exams start on Monday 21 November in the sports Hall. Students have been issued with their exam timetable which is also available on the exam page of our website and can be accessed via the link below:
https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Y11-Mocks-2022-StudentTimetable.pdf
Enhanced security at Lumsdale (upper school site)
A reminder that from Monday 31 October the Chesterfield Road entrance to Highfields School will be locked from 8.45am until 3.20pm. The gate will open at 7.30am and lock for the night at around 5pm. Anyone wishing to enter Highfields Lumsdale site between those times will need to do so via the front entrance.
