Assessment of walked routes to school (2025)

These guidelines are to help officers carry out assessments on walked routes to school where the journey is below the statutory distance.

The assessments are normally required where it is claimed that the route is not safe and therefore the Local Authority should provide free transport.

These guidelines were produced by Road Safety GB and updated in 2025.

Download Guidelines (PDF – uploaded December 2025)

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School Crossing Patrol Guidelines

These Guidelines have been compiled by Road Safety GB, based on existing legislation, best practice, health and safety and case law.

The Guidelines comprise the following three sections:
• Guidelines for Managing the Service
• Criteria for Assessing School Crossing Patrol Sites
• Appendices: Sample Documents

Click here for more information

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