DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT
New School Hall and Ancillary Facilities
at
Maidwell Primary School
for
Northamptonshire County Council (Bovis Lend Lease)
prepared by
Peter Haddon and Partners Architects
September 2009
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Maidwell is a small village located on the A508, approximately midway between Northampton and Market Harborough to the north.
It is characterised by a majority of large detached stone buildings set back from the road providing a high quality rural setting.
The site of the Primary School in Maidwell is set on the corner of a bend on Draughton Road, opposite the church with the building set back from the roads with hard surfaced play areas to the front. The ground rises from the School buildings toward the north and west of the site which is covered with grassy playing fields and some mature trees along the boundaries.
The Application Site is not within a Conservation Area.
Aerial photograph of the site of the proposed school hall extension.
Use
This proposal is to create a new School Hall with ancillary facilities which will also enable some remodelling and improvement within the existing School. Car parking will be provided on site to improve the current situation where all cars are parked on the Draughton Road. The County Council has now made funds available to build these permanent facilities.
Maidwell Primary School is fully supportive of the proposed development and is also making contributions towards the cost of the project from their capital budget.
090909ob3842A2 D&A Statement Rev.A Page 2 of 11 Photograph of original school building.
This project will be funded by the Council’s Primary Capital Programme, which is a 14 year Government programme to invest in the primary schools estate. The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) approved the Council’s “Strategy for Change” in March 2009 and released the funding. The lack of a School Hall is identified as a priority for action in the “Strategy for Change”.
In this instance, the pupils are currently required to walk off site to other village facilities either at Maidwell Hall or Loder Hall either alongside or crossing the busy A508 road which is a potentially dangerous situation. The construction of a new School Hall on site will eliminate this problem.
Please refer to the Statement of Planning Need prepared by Northamptonshire Council for further information.
A public consultation has been held at the School prior to submission of the Planning Application to explain the proposal and obtain feedback. Details are contained within the Planning Support Statement.
090909ob3842A2 D&A Statement Rev.A Page 3 of 11 Photo looking north showing main entrance and previous classroom extensions.
With regard to possible concerns relating to loss of playing field area, we have reviewed the requirements of BB 99 (of which Sports England were key contributors) and based upon the formula in Appendix 4, and based upon school occupancy levels, we confirm that the remaining area of playing field exceeds the space requirements. Therefore the proposal is acceptable in terms of outdoor activity/play space.
090909ob3842A2 D&A Statement Rev.A Page 1 of 11 Photo of previous classroom extension looking west showing set down relative to level of existing grass field.
Amount, Layout, Scale and Appearance
It is proposed to extend the School alongside the most recent classroom extensions.
The proposed development will not affect either the current pupil or staff numbers.
This allows the new Hall to be located as a vital and integrated element of the School premises, linked straight through to the main entrance. It also provides the opportunity for a direct entrance from the road frontage off Draughton Road, to offer the opportunity for potential wider school community use, subject to demand, to function as a distinct element easily separated from the rest of the School.
The design for the new building extension comprises of 197m 2 GIA and provides for a hall, a reheat kitchenette / server for hot school meals, store rooms for PE equipment, chairs and dining tables, and toilets including a disabled access provision complete with baby changing facilities. The new hall will be of a size that meets the minimum area requirement in Building Bulletin 99 (DCSF Briefing Framework for Primary School Projects).
090909ob3842A2 D&A Statement Rev.A Page 2 of 11 Photo showing previous classroom extension looking east.
The new extension also provides the opportunity for a new Staff Room which meets the needs for office facilities within the building. This will allow the existing Staff Room to become the space needed for Special Educational Needs, allowing the Library to embrace its primary function to better support the students. The extension will be accessed via a new corridor between the existing classrooms together with a dedicated entrance, suitable for possible wider school community use. The floor space lost within these classrooms will be limited and it is not anticipated that this will have any negative impact on the ability to deliver the curriculum.
The facing materials proposed are buff brickwork with blue brick string courses to match the adjacent extensions which we believe will achieve the best visual harmony, given the adjacency. The roof is finished with reconstituted roof slates. All materials are appropriate and in-keeping with the building setting.
The design of the building form has been developed to mitigate the impact on the neighbouring property, by subdividing the building span using a double gable arrangement (having the effect of reducing the overall building height). We have also indicated a lean-to element towards the northern boundary to further reduce the impact of the proposed built form, with the eaves level kept low. No windows have been indicated on the part of the elevations facing towards the neighbouring house to respect issues of privacy.
With the new hall constructed down at the low level of the existing classroom floor level, this also allows the building to appear partially concealed and further reduces its impact in terms of massing. The level of bulk excavation needed to allow this solution to be possible adds to the cost of the project, but we believe this is important to ensure the provision of light and amenity is maintained for the neighbouring house.
090909ob3842A2 D&A Statement Rev.A Page 3 of 11 3D sketch images of new building proposal.
090909ob3842A2 D&A Statement Rev.A Page 1 of 11 Extract of proposed floor plan.
Landscaping
Originally, no changes were proposed to the existing landscaping on site.
However, following the response received at the consultation evening with the community, the issue of car parking was highlighted as one of particular concern for the local residents. At that time, a total of 5no. spaces were proposed (already an improvement on the current situation where there are no on-site parking spaces) but in response to this strong expression of need we have re-designed the layout to incorporate 9no. spaces.
To enable these extra spaces, this will involve the removal of an existing mountain ash (rowan) tree from the north-east corner of the site. This has been discussed with the School, and given the location of the adjacent mature planting along the northern boundary it is felt that the opportunity to provide additional car parking spaces balances out the loss of this tree in this instance.
090909ob3842A2 D&A Statement Rev.A Page 2 of 11 We believe, in the context of the existing School buildings and proposed development, that it is more important to retain the existing mature fruit tree located between the new extension and Draughton Road as this helps to preserve the rural village aesthetic of the School and offers a delicate visual barrier, especially given its prominent location. It is proposed that some of the lower branches of this tree are cut back, to re-shape and improve the ability to access the adjacent car parking spaces.
Photograph looking north to neighbouring property.
090909ob3842A2 D&A Statement Rev.A Page 1 of 11 Photograph of existing access gate onto Draughton Road showing mature fruit tree on the left of the gate.
Vehicular and Transport links
The proposed on site car parking arrangements will significantly improve the current situation. As noted previously, the submitted scheme has been modified from a proposal to create 5no. new spaces tabled at the community consultation to an increased total of 9no. spaces. Further details on consultations with the NCC Highways are provided with the Planning Support Statement.
The School have undertaken a detailed assessment of staff car parking requirements, taking account of part time working and use throughout the day. In summary, this provides for a maximum situation of 8no. car parking spaces during peak activities but the amount of staff car parking will be lower at other times due to the mix of part time working.
The submitted scheme can therefore accommodate all staff cars on site, together with allowance for 1no. visitor space to ease congestion on Draughton Road.
The School will develop and update their current Travel Plan to respond to the proposed building expansion and resubmit for comment/approval. This incorporates possible measures to stagger start times for different Key Stages, to further reduce the impact on parking arrangements along Draughton Road.
A scheme is also being considered by the School to introduce a secondary fence line and safe walkway within their boundary along Draughton Road to further improve the current situation as there are no footpaths provided adjacent to the Highway in this specific area.
090909ob3842A2 D&A Statement Rev.A Page 2 of 11 Inclusive Access
Car Park:
The site is provided with disabled parking spaces in various locations as indicated. These will have level or suitable shallow ramped approaches / drop kerbs to the adjacent footpaths and be defined with appropriate markings and signage.
Approach and Entrances:
The building is located and designed to achieve mostly level approach from existing adjoining pathways with maximum 1:20 gradients to localised areas. External lighting will be provided at 50-100 lux to all approach paths.
The principle entrance doors will be fully DDA compliant with level threshold and door opening forces within current guidelines (power assisted if required).
Horizontal Circulation:
Internal circulation spaces and doorways are provided with adequate width to suit the requirements of Part M Building Regulations. Ironmongery door handles are selected to meet the requirements of BS8300 to be operable with one hand using closed fist. Doors on access routes are fitted with vision panels towards the leading edge to provide minimum zone of vision between 500mm and 1,500mm from floor level. Colour contrast of at least 20 points Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is to be provided between walls and floors, floors and ceilings. Colour contrast of at least 20 points Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is to be provided between door/door frames and surrounding walls, door face and leading edge of non self closing doors and between ironmongery and doors.
Sanitary Accommodation:
The buildings are provided with a single fully accessible Disabled WC compartment in accordance with Part M requirements. The colour scheme will be selected to ensure colour contrast of minimum 20 points LRV between floor and walls, walls and ceiling, cubicle doors and walls, sanitaryware and walls.
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PLANNING SUPPORT STATEMENT
New School Hall and Ancillary Facilities
at
Maidwell Primary School
for
Northamptonshire County Council (Bovis Lend Lease)
prepared by
Peter Haddon and Partners Architects
September 2009
090909ob3842A2 planning support statement Rev.A - 1 - Planning Policy Framework
The purpose of this section is to outline the local, regional and national planning policy context for the planning application site. A summary of the relevant policy and guidance is provided below.
National Policy Guidance
National Policy and Government guidance is provided in Planning Policy Guidance Notes (PPG’s) and Planning Policy Statements (PPS’s). We have taken reference from the following PPG’s/PPS’s, which we believe are relevant to the proposed development:
• PPS1: Delivering Sustainable Development (2005) • Planning Policy Statement: Planning and Climate Change - Supplement to Planning Policy Statement 1 (Dec 2007) • PPS7: Sustainable Development in Rural Areas (2004) • PPS9: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation (August 2005) • PPS10: Planning for Sustainable Waste Management (July 2005) • PPG13: Transport (2001) • PPS25: Development and Flood Risk (Dec 2006)
Regional and Local Plan Policy
North Northamptonshire Core Spatial Strategy (June 2008) sets out criteria for effective and appropriate developments which can be supported by the Local Planning Authority. In particular, Policy 13: General Sustainable Development Principles clarifies key elements that are relevant to this Application namely:
• Incorporate flexible designs for buildings and their settings, including access to amenity space, enabling them to be adapted to future needs and to take into account the needs of all users. • Seek to design out anti-social behaviour, crime and reduce the fear of crime by applying the principles of the ‘Secured by Design’ scheme. • Maintain and improve the provision of accessible local services and community services whilst focussing uses that attract a lot of visitors within the town centres. • Have a satisfactory means of access and provide for parking, servicing and manoeuvring in accordance with adopted standards. • Be designed to take full account of the transport user hierarchy of: pedestrian-cyclist-public transport-private vehicle, and incorporate measures to contribute to an overall target of 20% modal shift in developments of over 200 dwellings and elsewhere 5% over the plan period. • Not lead to the loss off community facilities unless it can be demonstrated that they are no longer needed by the community they serve and are not needed for any other community use, or that the facility is being relocated and improved to meet the needs of the new and existing community.
090909ob3842A2 planning support statement Rev.A - 2 - • Not lead to the loss of open space or recreation facilities, unless a site of equivalent quality and accessibility can be provided, serviced and made available to the community prior to use of the existing site ceasing. • Be of a high standard of design, architecture and landscaping, respect and enhance the character of its surroundings and be in accordance with the Environmental Character of the area. • Create a strong sense of place by strengthening the distinctive historic and cultural qualities and townscape of the towns and villages through its design, landscaping and use of public art. • Be designed to promote healthier lifestyles and for people to be active outside their homes and places of work. • Allow for travel to home, shops, work and school on foot and by cycle and public transport. • Not result in an unacceptable impact on the amenities of neighbouring properties or the wider area, by reasons of noise, vibration, smell, light or other pollution, loss of light or overlooking. • Be constructed and operated using a minimum amount of non-renewable resources including where possible, the re-use of existing structures and materials. • Not have an adverse impact on the highway network and will not prejudice highways safety. • Conserve and enhance the landscape character, historic landscape designated built environment assets and their settings, and biodiversity of the environment making reference to the Environmental Character Assessment and Green Infrastructure Strategy. • Not sterilise known mineral reserves or degrade soil quality. • Not cause a risk to (and where possible enhance) the quality of the underlying ground water or the surface water, or increase the risk of flooding on the site or elsewhere, and where possible incorporate Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and lead to a reduction in flood risk.
Additionally, taking reference from the Northamptonshire County Structure Plan: 1996-2016 the following policy guidance (extracted from The General Strategy for Development) is relevant to this application.
Policy GS3 The location, layout, and form of development will be planned so as to reduce the need to travel, improve opportunities for walking, cycling and the use of public transport and therefore reduce dependency on the private car. Policy GS5 In order to promote high quality design and sustainable development, all proposals will have regards to the following considerations: The visual appearance of the development in the context of the defining characteristics of the local area. The need to encourage mixed use development and the relationships of different land- use with each other. The need for measures for planning out crime. The need for conservation of energy, resources and the natural environment, and for developments and designs which give priority to means of transport other than the private car.
090909ob3842A2 planning support statement Rev.A - 3 - Statement of Community Involvement and Consultations
A Public Consultation was held at the School on 10 September 2009. Invitations were issued to school parents, pupils, local residents and parish councillors.
Questionnaire and feedback forms were available to allow comments and possible concerns to be expressed, together with representatives from Northamptonshire County Council, Bovis Lend Lease, the School and pHp Architects being present to respond to queries raised and provide accurate information and clarification.
The response received both at the event and on the feedback forms highlighted the following issues: -
The event was well supported with approximately 30 people attending and 14 feedback forms returned (full details available on request). Generally, the proposed development was felt to be in-keeping with the local context in terms of its design, using appropriate materials The ability to provide hot school meals on the premises was seen to be a positive move and the provision of a new school hall would be a much-needed facility for the school. It is also envisaged that this will provide the opportunity for some children’s cooking to further enhance their opportunity for learning. The provision of on-site car parking was welcomed, although there was some disappointment and frustration expressed that the 5no. spaces indicated on the drawings presented at the Consultation were inadequate (there are currently no on- site parking spaces) This concern over the perceived dangerous nature of the Draughton Road, particularly given the fact that the school is located on the bend with no public footpaths was regularly stated, and residents in particular were concerned over safety of pupils at busy school start and finish times. It was discussed that the school are considering future works to install a secondary fence within their boundary, running parallel to Draughton Road, to provide a safe walk-route to the main school entrance gate. The school are also considering implementing a staggered start time to reduce quantities of car parking at these critical times. Other suggestions were made which would modify the levels and cut back the existing bank adjacent to the Church wall to provide additional width to park cars in this location. This land is under Highways ownership and would be subject to separate negotiations between the School, local residents and Highways but we agree that this may contribute further improvements to the current situation. In response to the comments received, we have updated the drawings to incorporate a further 4no. car parking spaces (9no. total) which provides for a significant improvement on the current situation, albeit for the loss of 1no. small tree. The school have assessed their need for parking throughout the day, which equates to a maximum of 8no. spaces under normal circumstances but less at other times of the day due to part time working arrangements. This leaves at least 1no. space available for visitors. Given the space available and the desire to retain the existing mature fruit tree at the front of the site, we believe that this is a reasonable approach and responds positively to the feedback received.
090909ob3842A2 planning support statement Rev.A - 4 - A comment was received from the adjacent neighbour, supporting the scheme in principle but expressing their concern that the new development was located towards their house. We explained how we had designed the building to mitigate the impact on their property by keeping the floor level down at the level of the existing school buildings, by designing the roofs with a sub-divided double gable arrangement and low, lean-to roof element along this boundary elevation to present a reduced height building form and low eaves level. No windows are provided in the part of this elevation looking towards the neighbouring house to respect privacy issues. A comment was raised seeking the opportunity to provide an external amphitheatre/teaching classroom. We will consider whether the landscape banking can be re-shaped to create a series of shallow, stepped terraces (on the western side of the development) in response. A comment was raised seeking the opportunity for a fruit and vegetable plot, together with a wild flower garden and bulb maze. This information has been passed on to the school for their consideration as part of their on-going strategy to improve the site wide facilities and learning potential for the children
Additionally, the following consultations have taken place during the preparation of the Planning Application to demonstrate the inclusive approach to the design and development that has been adopted:
Northamptonshire County Council Planning Department Meeting with Peter Moor on 17 August 2009 to discuss scope of project, highlight issues for further review/consultation and to ensure no objections in terms of principle or policy. No objections were raised in terms of principle of development, building design, elevational treatment and materials, or Planning policy.
Northamptonshire County Council Highways Discussion and email correspondence with Nicola Farrington on 19 August 2009 to clarify requirements and criteria for on-site car parking, manoeuvring, assess existing visibility splays and other issues relevant to the proposals. Feedback received on 07 September 2009 confirming that the site access is acceptable subject to 2x2m pedestrian visibility splays and the road surface constructed of a bound material for at least 4.5m wide and 10m from the highway boundary.
Summary
The new School Hall and associated ancillary rooms are necessary to meet the increasing demands of The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) as part of Northamptonshire County Council’s “Strategy for Change” where the lack of a school hall is identified as a priority for action.
We believe that the proposed design responds positively to the context of the site and the existing buildings, providing essential facilities both for the school and for the local communities in accordance with relevant Planning Policy criteria.
090909ob3842A2 planning support statement Rev.A - 5 - Statement of Planning Need: School hall for Maidwell
Introduction
Maidwell Primary School is looking to extend their existing facilities, which will involve providing a new school hall and ancillary support rooms. The school currently does not have an area designated for use as a main hall. The works will also provide 5 staff car-park spaces on the school site, which will be a considerable improvement on the current road-side arrangements. This scheme is not related to a change in admission numbers.
School halls
This project will be funded by the Council’s Primary Capital Programme, which is a 14 year Government programme to invest in the primary schools estate. The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) approved the Council’s “Strategy for Change” in March 2009 and released the funding. The lack of a school hall is identified as a priority for action in the “Strategy for Change”. It is one of the key suitability issues for primary schools in that it has a major impact on:
• Delivery of the PE curriculum, as well as music and drama
• Increases opportunities for whole school assemblies and performances
• Provision of a hot school dinner
• The school’s ability to offer extended services and be a resource for the local community
Where schools do not have a hall or other suitable large space for physical activity, schools have to use community buildings, such as village halls, which are often not fit for purpose and are in some cases located a significant distance from the school, necessitating a time-consuming journey. This can potentially create some health & safety issues.
With the latest Government White Paper and greater commitment to 5 hours PE per week, plus opportunities for music and the arts, a multi-purpose school hall is increasingly important for primary aged children. The Council’s stated policy is to introduce universal provision of hot meals to every child by 2010. Schools are also working towards National Healthy Schools Status and the target for Northamptonshire to achieve by December 2009 is that 75% of schools achieve it and 100% of schools are working towards it. The provision of a school hall therefore has an important part to play in providing opportunities for improving children’s physical and emotional health and well-being. It can also contribute to longer term improvements in health, reduction of inequalities in health, and increasing social inclusion. The schools without halls are often the smallest ones, in village locations, so the provision of a new hall on the school premises can become an important community resource and focus for village life.
Specification for Maidwell
It is proposed to extend the school alongside the current classrooms on the northern facade of the building. A new vehicular access will be provided off Draughton Road, so that 5 staff car-park spaces can be accommodated within the school site.
The design for the extension provides for a hall, a reheat kitchenette / server for hot school meals, store rooms for PE equipment, chairs and dining tables, and toilets including a disabled access provision. There will also be a new staffroom included, so the existing small space can be re-designated as a multi-purpose room, including SEN provision. The new hall will be of a size that meets the minimum area requirement in Building Bulletin 99 (DCSF Briefing Framework for Primary School Projects).
It is intended that the new hall building will be ready for occupation in September 2010 for the start of the new academic year. The school is being pro-active in liaising with local residents and a consultation event at the school is being held on Thursday 10 th September.
Maidwell Primary School Draughton Road, Maidwell, Northants NN6 9JF 01604 686240 [email protected]
DfES: 9282069
School Travel Plan Draft Update September 2009
This document has been prepared by :
Mrs Rosemarie James Headteacher
Date 1 December 2008
Approved by :
Mrs Cheryl Riseley Chair of Governors
Date
Contents
Description of the School
Travel/Transport Problems
School Travel Action Plan
Consultees
Monitoring/Review
Description of the School
Maidwell Primary School is a small rural county primary situated in the village of Maidwell. The village straddles the A508 running from Market Harborough to the north and Northampton to the south. The school is located on a narrow road which runs from the village of Draughton to the A508.
The school caters for pupils in the age range 4-11 and its catchment includes Draughton (1½ miles to the east) and the villages of Lamport and Hanging Houghton located 1¾ miles and 2¼ miles to the south on the A508.
Approximately 55% of pupils are from out of catchment, travelling predominantly from Brixworth and Market Harborough.
The school roll is currently 47 pupils, 51% of whom are in the Foundation Stage/ Key Stage 1 age range (4-7) and the remaining 49% are within Key Stage 2 (7-11).
The school is currently not used by the wider community. There is disabled access and disabled toilet facilities.
A Breakfast Club runs from 0800-0900h daily allowing a staggering of drop-off times.
There are no pupils who have a physical disability.
Travel/Transport Problems
30% of pupils live in the village and are within walking distance
15% of pupils live in catchment but are not within walking distance
55% of pupils live out of catchment at greater distances
Public transport runs through the village on the A508 from the direction of Market Harborough (North) and Northampton (South). This transport could enable children from Brixworth to travel by bus but would require children to cross the A508 to get to school
The school day begins at 9.00am and ends at 3.30pm
A small roll means transporting children to events is expensive.
The school has no designated parking facility and staff are required to park their cars on the road
Draughton Road is narrow and the school is situated on a bend. There can be up to ten staff vehicles parked outside the school. The road is therefore reduced to one lane in the immediate school zone
Staff live in different locations and arrive/leave work at varying times. This does not enable car sharing
Members of staff live at some distance necessitating the use of cars
Visitors to the school are also required to park on the road, further adding to congestion
The immediate area in front of the school has no pavement, requiring all who access the school to walk on the road
The site is on a corner and has two gates, both of which are situated on a bend in the road
63% of the pupils arrive by car causing further congestion at the beginning/end of the school day
Restricted parking means parents park on the pavement which runs from the school to the A508
The main access gate to the school has recently been re-sited to enable pupils, parents and staff to exit the gate without the necessity of stepping directly on to the road
The secondary gate on the perimeter of the school fence opens directly onto the road and is also on a bend. This gate is padlocked to prevent the children from accessing the road.
Large farm/commercial vehicles regularly have to negotiate the narrow road, parked cars and bend, resulting in damage to the school perimeter fence on a number of occasions
No crossing (traffic lights or zebra crossing) on A508
No crossing patrol
No traffic calming measures through Maidwell village. Speed limit is 40mph.
A number of families live on the opposite side of the A508 from the school, requiring this busy road to be negotiated if walking
Impact of Provision of Hall Facility
• Breakfast Club, running from 8.00 to 9.00am, would be located in Hall and parents would use the car park and dedicated entrance. The beneficial effects of this will be considerable. Draughton Road will remain free from parental cars pre 9.00am.
• Safety will be increased for the children and staff attending extended services facilities due to the removal of the requirement to cross Draughton Road which has no pedestrian pathway
• Staggered entry to school will reduce the number of vehicles present in Draughton Road at the start of the school day
• Dedicated off road staff parking will provide nine spaces. This will significantly reduce the number of staff vehicles parked on Draughton Road thereby reducing congestion and improving road safety. The wider village community are very positive about the relief of parking pressures
• The provision of a hall would enable the school to provide an after-school club facility running from 3.30-6.00pm Monday to Friday. The effect of this will be to reduce traffic congestion at the end of the school day and the additional son-site parking will reduce impact on Draughton Road at this time
• Positive response from staff/parents re impact on parking and safety
• Third party use will have positive impact on village community allowing for groups such as mums and toddlers, coffee mornings etc
SCHOOL TRAVEL ACTION PLAN
Objective To reduce solo car use to access the school site
Target Reduce solo car use by 25% and increase walking to school to 100% by July 2009
Success Monitoring and Funding/ Actions Timescale Responsibility Criteria Evaluation Resources
25% parents Develop a car September 2008 Annual survey to Premises participate in car None sharing scheme Ongoing check use Committee sharing
Foster ‘walk to school initiatives’ 100% of pupils September 2008 Annual survey to Premises to encourage from village walk None Ongoing check use Committee children to walk to school to school
Production and Monitoring of distribution of September 2008 Distribution to all Premises parking/volume None Safer Travel to Ongoing parents Committee of traffic School booklets
Objective To increase Road Safety education in school
Target Increase Road Safety education from 2 hours to 5 hours by July 2009
Success Monitoring and Funding/ Actions Timescale Responsibility Criteria Evaluation Resources
Teaching Road Add Road Safety Scrutinty of September 2006 Safety as part of to Geography Geography Staff/Headteacher None Ongoing Geography by Curriculum Planning September 2006
Consult school School Council Survey carried council on Road September 2006 School Council/ feel Road Safety out by School None Safety issues and Termly thereafter Headteacher is improving Council on safety education
Run termly assemblies about Road Safety for all school – invite One assembly Evaluation of different September 2006 per term centred impact of Headteacher None speakers, School Termly thereafter on Road Safety assemblies` Council, Police theme Liaison, NCC Road Safety Officers etc
Consultees
This Travel Action Plan has been developed in consultation with the following:
School Council of Maidwell Primary School (27 January 2006) The Governing Body Premises Committee (22 February 2006)
Monitoring and Review
It is intended that the School Travel Action Plan of Maidwell Primary School will be monitored on an ongoing basis with an annual review in March (first review due March 2009) by the Governing Body Premises Committee to verify that the prevailing requirements of the school are still being considered.
The parents, staff and pupils of the school will be asked to complete a survey of progress at the end of the first term of implementation (ie: December 2008) to assess any impact of the proposed School Travel Action Plan.
The objectives of the Plan and the school’s commitment to challenge current travel problems will be shared with pupils, staff, parents and the wider local community from September 2006 onwards using the following methods of communication:
Summary publicity leaflet to parents School newsletter Parish Newsletter covering local villages