| Results of the
Parent Questionnaire
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We asked parents how we could make the walk to
school safer. 23% thought the school could do more with better
road safety education and so we will pursue this option.
By far the biggest perceived problem was the parking outside the
school and in Nevern Road. Inconsiderate parking on the pavement
caused parents so many concerns. This problem will be addressed,
but we will need the support of the local authority to do this.
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| The number of people saying they would support a walking bus
is similar to when we first set this up 4 years ago.
Unfortunately, very few parents followed through with their
enthusiasm and the bus stopped running after just a few terms,
due to lack of interest. Many parents in our survey thought a
walking bus was a good idea but, for one reason or another, went
on to say that they would not use it. |
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Cycling is a popular option amongst the children but parents
appear to agree with the views of the Wyburns staff. The roads
around Wyburns are not safe for young cyclists. The provision of
a cycle shelter would not change this.
Many parents thought that cycling proficiency training would be
an asset, but I don’t think they realised that this is only
available for children aged 11yrs or over. At the time of
writing, only 12 children fall into this category .
Cycling on the footpath, I'm afraid, is not an option and
would not be condoned by the police or the local authority.
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| We asked parents about car sharing but the vast majority
feel that it would not be convenient for them. Wyburns staff
also felt the same way about this option. |
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