Dear Parent/Carer

As part of the council’s budget-setting process for 2020/21, it was decided to remove the lunchtime school crossing patrol service at all primary schools.

The decision was based on the fact that the number of children using the school crossing patrol service at lunchtime has decreased significantly over recent years. In addition, all children in
primaries 1-3 are entitled to a free school meal and many parents/carers take up this option. It has also become the council’s practice to remove the lunchtime patrol when vacancies occur and
it is evident they are no longer required.

The last day of the lunchtime crossing patrol service will be Friday 30 October.