As I shared in my newsletter last week, we were really pleased with such a positive response to the Safer Schools survey.
Some parents/carers were concerned about vehicles parking around the island which causes a hazard to both pedestrians (especially children) and other vehicles. We ask you not to park around the island, to support us as a school in keeping everyone safe.
Concerns were also raised about traffic on Bicton Lane and the absence of a pedestrian crossing. This is an issue at most schools and, as a public highway, schools have no authority or jurisdiction. However, as a school we will continue to include road safety training in our curriculum.
Please see an update below from Ian Bartlett – Safer Schools Officer at Shropshire Council.
Congratulations to Bicton CE Primary School and Nursery on maintaining the Safer School accreditation. Mrs Johnson recently held a Safer School meeting at the school and it was well supported by pupils. A thorough meeting, covering all aspects of the security/safety process. This included a pro-active approach to security/safety, consultation with parents/carers/pupils through surveys and feedback, reflecting on any school issues and planning for the future. Overwhelmingly good feedback from the parent/carer and pupil surveys, including both constructive and lovely observations. It was a positive meeting and the pupils were really involved and contributed to the meeting – excellent work.
In recognition of the school’s responsible approach to security, safety and safeguarding, the school was presented with an updated Safer School certificate and a future meeting is planned for summer 2025.
Ian Bartlett
Safer Schools
Shropshire Council
