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Medstead C of E Primary School
The Hampshire Road Safety Team do not recommend that children under the age of 10 cycle to school. This is based on research data which shows that children under the age of 10 do not have the ability to accurately judge speed and distance. Their spatial awareness skills have not advanced to the point where their safety is sufficiently assured, even when accompanied.
However, the Road Safety Team realise that a number of parents would like their children to cycle to school. With this in mind the following recommendations should be considered but ultimately cycling to school by children is the parent’s responsibility.
The school will therefore issue a limited number of cycle permits to children over 10 years old and has adopted the following County Guidelines.
A pupil may only bring a cycle to school when permitted to do so by the Head Teacher
The pupil must have a valid permit which will be issued by the Head Teacher. This permit can be withdrawn at any time if a pupil disregards the guidelines.
Pupils are advised to attend a Cycle Training Scheme course available through the school.
Pupils are expected to maintain their cycles in good working order. Checks may be carried out at anytime.
A cycle helmet (which meets current Safety Regulations) should be worn when cycling and pupils should be encouraged to wear bright conspicuous clothing.
All Cyclists must dismount when entering school premises.
The security of cycles is the responsibility of the individual and measures should be taken to protect against theft.
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