Local Parking Enforcement

To report parking problems outside your school please call your local Parking Enforcement office.

Civil Enforcement Officer

Should you require police presence please contact your local PCSO or visit the Kent police website.

Changing the Highway or reporting a problem

For enquires connected to road markings, extending or moving zig zag lines, pedestrian guard railings or any
other highway safety measures near to the school please click here or telephone 03000 41 81 81

School Crossing Patrol

For enquiries and information click here: School Crossing Patrols.

KCC Road Safety Videos for Schools

Here is the link to the KCC pedestrian training videos – aimed at parents/carers and teachers to share tips on how to teach children to cross the road: https://kentroadsafety.info/what-we-do/small-steps/

School Travel Plans (STP)

An STP helps schools to gather information on travel-related issues which may affect pupils and parents on their journey to and from the school. Whilst it is not a legal requirement for schools to have one in place, it can be of benefit by demonstrating its commitment to the promotion of safer, more ‘active’ and sustainable travel (such as walking, cycling, scootering, park & walk, etc) to and from the school/academy. With the main emphasis on reducing the number of children whose journeys are made solely by private car this, in turn, could help:

• reduce the number of vehicle movements outside of the school perimeter
• curb irresponsible parking outside the school/academy gates during drop-off/collection times
• encourage more positive active journeys (e.g.: cycling, walking, part driven/part walking, etc.) to and from the school/academy
• improve both the mental and physical health of students through such physical activity
• promote student independence and improve safety awareness
• reduce the environmental impact of the journey to and from the school/academy
• identify any school/academy travel issues which might impact the local community
• demonstrate an understanding by the school/academy of how such issues might impact the local community

Further benefits of a School Travel Plan (STP) include:

1. It provides the necessary information should the school/academy ever need to apply for planning
   permission for changes to their site infrastructure.
2. It enables the school/academy to bid for funding up to £5,000 from KCC towards on-site infrastructure (such as covered bicycle racks, scooter parking hubs, helmet storage, footpath improvements, pupil safety measures, etc.) .
3. The school/academy might also wish to apply for Responsible Parking and Active Travel Map resources or for Scootability training, which could further aid the take-up of active travel to and from the school by pupils/students and staff alike.

For enquiries and further information click here

Active Travel Maps

Active Travel Maps (ATMs) are compiled and distributed by schools as an effective way to provide useful travel information for parents, pupils/students, school staff, visitors and local residents. This can help positively influence their choice of travel mode to and from the school and, ultimately, encourage a reduction in the use of cars. ATMs can be distributed by email or the school might wish to print out ‘hard copies’ of the PDF to hand out.

The ATM highlights alternative local sustainable travel options and initiatives which, if taken up, could help to alleviate the negative impacts of car use around schools such as congestion, air pollution and irresponsible parking. Information supplied by your school might show local pedestrian & cycle routes, park & stride locations, bus stops and safe road crossing locations. By highlighting these options and explaining their benefits, people are more likely to give such alternatives a try.

For further information contact: [email protected] or [email protected]