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School crossing patrols

Highways Ross - October 2010
highways.ross@kirklees.gov.uk

How to contact us

By email to highways.ross@kirklees.gov.uk
By phone 0800 731 8765
In writing to Ross Street Care
Flint Street
Fartown
Huddersfield
HD1 6LG

How do you decide where to place a school crossing patrol?
School crossing patrols are provided where children are in danger from road traffic when walking to school. This is not necessarily directly outside a school but could be anywhere on a direct route to a school.

Can I request a school crossing patrol?
If you want to make a request for additional school crossing patrols, please complete the School crossing patrols request form. On receipt of a request a Road Safety Officer will survey the area to see if it meets criteria which includes a vehicle and pedestrian count.

How many School Crossing Patrols does Kirklees operate?
Currently Kirklees have 95 school crossing patrols in operation.

Do you have any job vacancies?
You can download a list of School crossing patrol - Vacancies (40kb).

What are the hours of work for a school crossing patrol?
The hours of work are flexible and can vary at each school crossing patrol site. As a guide patrols work from as little as five hours up to 10 hours per week when the children are going to and from school.

How do I apply to become a school crossing patrol?
You can either complete the Request school crossing patrol application form or telephone 01484 221166. We will then send you an application form and relevant details.

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