Plea for recruits
A plea has gone out from Warwickshire County Council’s Road Safety Unit to the people of Kenilworth to help recruit new Relief School Crossing Patrols in the town.
At the moment there are 6 School Crossing Patrols working outside Kenilworth schools helping youngsters get to school safely every day of the school year. However, if one is off sick a Relief School Crossing is called to step in at their site.
Bonny Landsborough, School Crossing Patrol Supervisor said “Relief School Crossing Patrols are as important as permanent Patrols, unfortunately we have a severe shortage of people on our books at the moment. We are therefore appealing to the people of Kenilworth to think about whether they can spare just a few hours a week to become a Relief Patrol. Rates of pay are £6.57 an hour plus mileage. Full training and a uniform are provided”
Stan Milewski, Senior Road Safety Officer said: “School Crossing Patrols offer a vital service for youngsters, and parents and children come to rely on the Patrols. If the permanent Patrols are off sick, then we need to take every precaution we can to ensure they are still safe. So, if you know of anyone who might be interested, please ask them to contact us as soon as possible.”
For further information or an informal chat about becoming a Relief School Crossing Patrol, please contact Bonny Landsborough on 01926 412661.