Travel

In conjunction with Southend Borough Council the school has adopted a Safer Journeys to School Travel Plan designed to reduce traffic congestion around the school and make travelling to school safer and healthier. It is in everyone's interest, but especially for the safety and well being of the children, that the following guidance be followed.

Children may enter and leave the school by either the main Ladram Road pedestrian gateway or by the entrance to the school field in Barnstable Road. We encourage children to walk or cycle to and from school where possible, suitably accompanied by an adult (unless parents judge otherwise). Because of frequent congestion near the Ladram Road entrance, we also encourage greater use of the Barnstaple Road entrance for parents who drive pupils to and from school.

Please note that for security reasons, the Barnstaple Road gate is locked from 9.10am - 3.00pm and children going home for lunch can only be collected from the Ladram Road entrance.

Children must not use the school car-park entrance. Parents are strongly reminded not to park (or drop off children) on zig-zag lines, on pavements or near school entrances and to fully observe all road safety precautions.
All entrances must be kept clear at all times to give clear vision for children crossing roads and to allow entrance for emergency vehicles. Please also have regard for our neighbours when parking.

The school supports the Cycling Proficiency Schemes provided by the Road Safety Team at Southend Borough Council, but children need to be provided with appropriate safety equipment and a secure lock for their cycles.