Walking Home Independently

As children grow older, we recognise the importance of developing their independence and preparing them for the next stage of their education.

Parents and carers who wish to give permission for their child to walk home independently at the end of the school daymust email the school office to confirm their permission. Children will only be permitted to leave the school site independently once this permission has been received and recorded by school.

Parents and carers are responsible for deciding whether their child is ready to walk home alone and should consider their child's maturity, confidence, journey home and ability to keep themselves safe.

After-School Clubs

Please note that permission to walk home independently at the end of the normal school day does not automatically apply to after-school clubs.

If your child attends an after-school club, a separate permission form will need to be completed to confirm their collection arrangements and whether they have permission to leave school independently at the end of the club.

Mobile Phones

Only Year 6 pupils who have permission to walk home independently may bring a mobile phone to school for use on their journey to and from school.

Please see our separate Mobile Phones in School guidance for full details about bringing a mobile phone onto the school site and how phones are stored during the school day.

Keeping Children Safe

The safety and wellbeing of our children is always our priority. If there is any uncertainty regarding a child's arrangements, school staff will not allow the child to leave independently until permission has been confirmed with a parent or carer.

If your child's arrangements change at any time, please inform the school office so that our records can be updated.