The school has reached agreement with both East Sussex County Council and Forest Row Parish Council for the continued funding of the school crossing patrol. 

Following further surveys undertaken by ESCC, it was determined that the volume of pedestrians using the crossing was only 20% of what it should be and the County Council arranged a meeting recently to see how costs could be shared to retain the service. The agreement means that ESCC will continue to meet 50% of the cost and the Parish Council and school will share the remaining proportion equally (i.e. 25% each).

This agreement was reached on the basis that the school could seek external sponsors to help defray their costs. I am very pleased to say that businesses in the village have been very supportive and we have had firm offers from two sponsors so far. We are putting together a plan to help these businesses get some publicity for their generosity and will provide more information later.

In the meantime, we are all very pleased that we have reached an amicable solution and that Paul Clevett will remain in place helping our children and the community keep safe when crossing the Hartfield Road. Please give him a friendly wave if you are passing or even pass on a positive comment. I am sure he will appreciate your support as it has been a difficult time with some uncertainty over his future.

Ken Marke,
Chair of Governors,
Forest Row C of E School