School crossing patrols

Nottinghamshire’s school crossing patrols are a dedicated team of people.

• They are there come rain, hail, snow or sunshine
• They play a vital part in protecting vulnerable members of our community
• They only work for an hour or so each day but without them, children could be at risk
• They are much appreciated by those who use the service they provide
• They have a high degree of ‘job satisfaction’.

Sites in Nottinghamshire

There are nearly 200 patrol sites in Nottinghamshire. A number of these sites are vacant at the moment.  If you are aged over 18 and are in good health, you could apply for a job in this dedicated team.  Contact your local road safety team for details of pay and conditions.  Relief patrols are also needed to cover a site or group of sites when the regular patrol is off work.  This may suit you if you only want occasional work.

Parents

Although we provide school crossing patrols, parents are still responsible for making sure their children get to school safely.  Remember if you are crossing with your child at a patrol site:

• Wait at the kerb
• Don’t follow the patrol out into the road
• Only walk across when the patrol tells you
• Always walk in front of the patrol, not behind.

Drivers

Remember, if you are approaching a patrol site:

• Slow down and be prepared to stop
• Stop at the patrols signal
• It’s an offence not to stop at a patrol’s signal and your driving licence could be endorsed if convicted
• Be patient – a child’s life could be at stake.

Your local road safety officer will be happy to discuss any matters about the school crossing patrol service.