Road Safety Week – Safe Drop-Off and Parking ( Published: 13/11/2026)

Please do not park on yellow lines on school days

Parking on single or double yellow lines near the school-on-school days is not safe and is not allowed by law. These lines are there to keep junctions, crossings and entrances clear so that drivers and children can see each other.

• Double yellow lines: no waiting or parking at any time, day or night
• Single yellow lines: no waiting or parking during the times shown on the nearby signs, which usually cover the school run
• School zig-zag lines: no stopping at all, even briefly, during the times shown. These keep the area right outside the gates clear so children can be seen when crossing

Parked cars on these lines hide students and pupils at our school feel worried and unsafe from drivers, force other vehicles to swerve around them and can block buses, deliveries and emergency services. Drivers who ignore the lines may receive a Penalty Charge Notice from the council, and the student council and people at our school would much rather see your child arrive safely than see you receive a fine.

Please do not drop children off in the middle of the road

Stopping in the middle of the road to let children out is one of the most dangerous things that happens at school time. A child stepping out into moving traffic, or from the driver’s side into the road, can be hit by a passing car, bike or scooter before anyone has time to react.

When you stop in the road:

• Children get out into traffic instead of onto a safe pavement
• Cars behind you cannot see around you and may overtake suddenly
• Traffic builds up, and impatient drivers take risks
• Other children crossing nearby are hidden from view

Please always let children out on the pavement side of the car, at a safe place where you can pull in properly and legally and make sure they have left the vehicle and are on the pavement before you move off.

Safer ways to do the school run

A few small changes make a big difference:

1. Walk, scoot or cycle if you can. It is the safest, quickest and cheapest way to avoid the traffic
2. Park and stride. Park a few minutes’ walk away on a street where it is legal and safe, then walk the last part with your child
3. Share the journey. Carsharing with other families means fewer cars outside the school
4. Arrive a little earlier or later if you can, so that you avoid the busiest minutes
5. Plan the goodbye. Say your goodbyes before you reach the school and have bags and coats ready so children can get out quickly and safely

Thank you for helping to keep our children safe and our neighbours happy. Most of our families already do the right thing, and we are grateful. If we all take a little care, the school gates will be calmer and safer for everyone.
Deputy Head of School Council for Community

Road Safety Week 2026 takes place from 15th to 21st November 2026.