Slough Borough Council

How do I become a School Crossing Patrol person?

Please refer to local press publications and the Slough Borough Council vacancy listings for available vacancies.

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How do I request a School Crossing Patrol for my child's school?

Please contact the school to request a School Crossing Patrol. The school can make a written request for a particular site to be assessed.

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Are School Crossing Patrols paid employees or volunteers?

School Crossing Patrols are paid employees of the Council.

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Can School Crossing Patrols work anywhere?

School Crossing Patrols will be assigned to a particular site, however the Council may under certain circumstances relocate the school crossing patrol to another site.

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Does the School Crossing Patrol sign override a green traffic signal?

This is not an issue as Slough does not have any school crossing patrols on pelican crossings.

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If I wanted to be a School Crossing Patrol, what qualifications would I need?

There are no formal qualifications to become a School Crossing Patrol.

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What is the upper age limit for becoming a School Crossing Patrol?

After the age of 75 years school crossing patrol contracts are renewed yearly subject to a satisfactory medical.

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What training do School Crossing Patrols receive?

Slough Borough Council will provide full training for School Crossing Patrols.

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Who can a School Crossing Patrol help across the road?

School Crossing Patrols may cross children as well as members of the public across the road.

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Will I be prosecuted if when driving I do not stop for a School Crossing Patrol?

Yes. It is against the law to drive through when a school crossing patrol has stopped traffic to cross children and members of the public.

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