Parking Letter 05.05.2015 - Grazebrook Primary School

Grazebrook Primary School
Lordship Road, London N16 0QP
Telephone: 0208 802 4051
Fax: 0208 442 5202
contacts@grazebrook.hackney.sch.uk
Executive Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Thomas
Head of School: Mr Derek Hewie
Tuesday 5th May 2015
Dear Parents and Carers,
Re: Road Safety
I would like to take this opportunity to remind all parents and carers of the huge importance of road
safety outside the school, both at the beginning and end of the school day.
I am aware that parking is limited outside the school, however, not only is it illegal to double park
whilst dropping off or picking up children at the school gate, but it is highly dangerous. As you are
aware, the school gate is a very busy place during these times and there are children and adults
crossing the road.
The school would encourage as many people as possible to walk from home at the beginning and
end of the school day. The fewer cars there are outside the school gates at these times, the safer it
is for everyone.
Local residents have also made complaints to the school about those who park in resident bays
without parking permits. There are a number of disabled parking bays close to the school which are
also being used illegally
During these busy times, school staff are at the main gates and they will be reminding those who
park illegally to move on. The ‘school markings’ which were painted on the road outside the
Grayling Road entrance mean that no cars can stop outside the school gates at all. It is illegal to park
on these marks. I have contacted Hackney Council and they will also be sending parking patrol
officers and vehicles to the area at these times. They have asked me to remind drivers that CCTV
cameras operate in this area and these capture footage of activity outside the school gate at these
times.
We would like to thank you in advance for supporting us in making Grazebrook and the local area a
safe place to be.
Yours sincerely
Derek Hewie
Head of School