About School Crossing Patrols
School Crossing Patrols provide a valuable service to all pedestrians and young people on their journey to and from school.
They are not necessarily located directly outside a school, but could be anywhere on a direct route to a school.
Bury Council operate 45 dedicated school crossings.
Only trained school crossing patrols can use a stop sign (lollipop), and they must only operate at designated sites.
Patrols have legal power to stop traffic to cross any pedestrian, adult or child, and failing to stop for a patrol is a criminal offence. Whilst traffic has increased enormously since the introduction of school crossing patrols the role of the patrol is virtually the same.
Request a School Crossing Patrol
Schools may make a request for a School Crossing Patrol.
The Head Teacher or the School Governing Body may request a site visit and give the circumstances and recommendations for the site of the proposed crossing.
We score a road safety site assessment taking into consideration the road layout, the volume of traffic using the road at school times and the number of pedestrians.
There must be a minimum of at least 15 unaccompanied children using the proposed crossing site.
School Crossing Patrols can only be provided at sites that meet the criteria for a crossing to be in place.
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School Crossing Patrol vacancies
You can find details of the current School Crossing Patrol vacancies on the Greater Jobs webpage.
Our School Crossing Patrols require a combination of professional skills to manage the traffic, and personal skills to deal with children, drivers, parents and teachers.
The role involves dealing will many day to day challenges, from poor weather conditions, motorists, children and the general public. Job satisfaction overcomes this through the relationships built up, and the respect received from the local community.
All School Crossing Patrols are employed by Bury Council. Full training and uniform is provided.