School Crossing Patrols
- What do we do?
- How to apply for a job as a warden
- What standards can you expect from a warden?
- Do you have any comments about our service?
- Contact us
The role of the School Crossing Patrol Service is to assist with ensuring that children and adults can cross roads easily and safely whilst on their journeys to and from school. School Crossing Patrols are more popularly known as "wardens" or "lollipop" ladies/men.
What we do includes
- Arranging the installation of appropriate road signs and flashing lights.
- Ensuring the recruitment of, and providing training to School Crossing Wardens.
- Providing clothing and fully approved uniform for School Crossing Wardens .
- Providing support and advice on issues relating to School Crossing Wardens and road safety.
- Raising public awareness of vacant sites and promoting recruitment opportunities.
How to apply for a job as a warden
On today’s busy roads, it takes special qualities to step out and stop traffic, at the same time keeping the attention of the children until they are crossed safely.
Our staff are dedicated men and women who are valued members of their community, who, no matter what the weather, represent one of the friendliest faces in public service.
Our staff are dedicated men and women who are valued members of their community, who, no matter what the weather, represent one of the friendliest faces in public service.
There are a number of vacant sites throughout Sheffield. The School Crossing Service places adverts in schools, send letters to parents and also use vacancy advertising board which are put up at the vacant sites. If you would like to apply for a job as a warden, or would like more information please conact Shirley or Kim (contact details are at the bottom of this page). There is no age limit on who can apply, application are also welcome from applicants wanting to job-share.
Standards
There are certain standards that wardens are expected to work to. A full list can be found on the downloadable document at the bottom of this page.
Tell Us What You Think
If there is any feed back that you would like to give regarding the School Crossing Service, please make contact with either Shirley Adams or Kim Kilham - Heeks.(details are at the bottom of this page)
If you feel that you would like someone else to deal with your comments or concerns, you can make contact with Jayne Johnson on 2735831 or write to Jayne Johnson, 3rd Floor Howden House, Sheffield S1 2SH or email jayne.johnson@sheffield.gov.uk.
Contact
Shirley Adams
School Crossing Supervisor
Tel: 273 5818
Fax: 273 4155
or
Kim Kilham-Heeks
School Crossing Support Officer
Tel: 273 5818
Fax:2734155
Email: kim.kilham@sheffield.gov.uk
If you need to make contact with the School Crossing Service, Kim will be available each morning from 8.00am - 12 noon.
Downloads
this document provides details of the standards that you can expect from School Crossing Wardens. (20 KB)