Swinton school competition creates road safety signs for grown-ups

Pupils at a primary school in Swinton have been creating posters to encourage their grown-ups to park safely away from school.

Children at Grosvenor Road primary school, Parkgate Drive, held a competition to design road safety and clean air posters.

Now the winning five have been made into signs to be displayed at the school’s two entrances to ask parents to consider walking or cycling to school and think about where and how they park if they have to use a car.

Head teacher Mr Lee Pridden said: “We have been concerned about the poor parking around Grosvenor Road Primary School for a considerable time. We have requested on many occasions that parents park well away from our school, parking respectfully and with consideration to our neighbours and pedestrians. It’s disappointing that some parents continue to ignore this request.”

Councillor Mike McCusker lead member for planning, transport and sustainable development, said: “It’s a shame that children even have to ask but inconsiderate parking is an issue for schools right across the country.

“We’re sending out patrols and using mobile CCTV cameras to tackle hotspots, but it’s down to adults to be responsible. If they can avoid bringing the car to school so much the better.”