St Bernard's Catholic Primary School

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    IT'S ALWAYS A CONCERN - the way SOME parents PARK

    28 September 2022 (by admin)

    Yes, we're all in a rush in the morning and everybody is busy. WHERE YOU PARK YOUR CAR, MATTERS. TAKE THE TIME TO THINK, AM I PUTTING A CHILD'S LIFE IN DANGER? It is no doubt a concern around the vast majority of school establishments.

    Correspond with our local MP - Member of Parliament to get his involvement - it is a serious matter because some parents are parking illegally and adding a significant element of risk to another child's journey to school (illegal parking).

    Our PUPIL SAFETY (including your child) doesn't just stop at 3.15pm - we worry about children walking home, walking past cars that are illegally parked, walking on the pavement when cars are travelling too fast. We have had INCIDENTS, NEAR-MISSES etc. Parents mention it to us regularly. 

    It is a WORRY and we NEED ALL PARENTS to play their part (and make a difference).

    Moseley School & St. Bernard's combined equates to nearly 2000+ pupils! 

    If you want to have your say, contact the following addresses and drop them an email (all in the public domain of course):

    akhlaq.ahmed@birmingham.gov.uk
    saima.suleman@birmingham.gov.uk
    izzy.knowles@birmingham.gov.uk
    EVERY LITTLE HELPS
    You can point out that school could really do with a continuation of the safety railing along the school side of the road, strategically placed bollards to stop illegal parking, more speed awareness signage, speed bumps on the road, double yellow lines to prevent illegal parking etc.
    At the end of the day, it's pupil safety and your child's safety at risk.
    Your email can make the difference!
    Also, ask yourself again...DO I PUT A CHILD'S WELLBEING IN DANGER WHEN I PARK? Do I need to park so close to school?  
    We have had police community support involved and on occasions they have been visible but it's not enough.