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Frederick Street Parking
Residents Permit and Blue Badge Holders Only
NO PARENT PARKING
Parents are aware that I have had to take drastic action to prevent parents from illegally parking on Frederick Street,
This is a result of a number of ‘close misses’ where children have nearly been hit by cars reversing, three-point turning and mounting the pavement.
I WILL NOT PUT PARENTS’ DESIRE TO PARK CLOSE TO THE SCHOOL ABOVE THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN IN MY CARE
The permit-only restrictions have been in place for several years and this is not new.
Parents parking on Frederick Street between the hours of 0800 and 1800 are doing so illegally and can be issued a parking ticket. I have informed the Local Authority community parking team that pupil safety is at risk and they will be closely monitoring the area.
Where should I park?
If you have no choice but to drive your children to school, then you are required to park in a non-residents parking zone. These are situated 2-3 minute walk from the school and are the only legal area for parking in this area (the COOP parking is covered by parking eye and fines are issued for parking there). This may require you to leave for the school run a few minutes earlier; a small price to pay for children’s safety.
As of today, a no-parking marker will be placed on Frederick Street to remind parents of the restrictions. Note: it is the size of a child with good reason. There has been overwhelming support this morning of this action and I thank the parents who approached me today an thanked me for taking this action.
What if I chose to ignore this and park there anyway?
If you wish to object to the Local Authority Permit Only Parking Areas, you should contact the Local Authority on 01332 640000 and ask for the Residents Parking Department.
I hope this message finds you well after the half-term break.
I wanted to inform you that today we held an assembly on racism. Whilst acts that fall into the category of racism are rare at the school and managed swiftly, it felt prudent with current news events and localised patterns to revisit the theme and educate children once more on how to identify and tackle such acts.
The purpose of this assembly was to ensure that our students are aware of the importance of understanding and addressing racism, as well as the consequences that come with it.
It is crucial for us to educate our children about the impact of racism and the importance of treating others with respect and kindness. By having these conversations and raising awareness, we hope to underpin our inclusive and understanding school community, in and beyond the school grounds.
Parents should be mindful that acts of racism, intentional or otherwise can result in a rapid escalation of the school behaviour policy, including consideration for suspension and exclusion from school.
If you have any questions or concerns about the assembly or would like to discuss this topic further, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you for your continued support in helping us create a safe and welcoming environment for all of our students.
Mr Seargent
Headteacher