Staffordshire County Council School Crossing Patrols

02/10/2026

03/07/2026

☀️ Thank you for your continued dedication ☀️

14/04/2026

Lovely message from Penkridge Middle School, for Mick! ☺️ Wishing you a speedy recovery Mick!

30/03/2026

🐣 What are you planning on getting up to over the next 2 weeks? We would love to hear from you! 🐣

30/03/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring! Join Our School Crossing Patrol Team 🌟
Help keep children safe on their journey to and from school while making a real difference in your community. 🚸✨
✔ Flexible, part‑time hours
✔ Training and uniform provided
✔ A rewarding role at the heart of your neighbourhood
👉 For more info: [email protected]
📲 Or apply https://careers.staffordshire.gov.uk/jobs/search to get started!

09/03/2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING! 🚸
Do you or someone you know want to make a real difference in our community? We’re looking for Mobile School Crossing Patrols to help keep our children safe on their way to school!
✅ Term-time only (perfect for parents!)
✅ Full training & uniform

https://careers.staffordshire.gov.uk/jobs/job/School-Crossing-Patrol-Mobile-Relief/4086

24/02/2026

Welcome back Bernie!

School Crossing Patrol Bernie has returned to duty after making a full recovery following a fall. Bernie was greeted with the warmest of welcomes by all students, parents and school staff, reflecting how valued he is within the community.

03/01/2026

Dave and Shakiya hitting the headlines 😊

As Christmas gets closer, we want to celebrate the people who help keep our communities safe every day 🎄

Across , around 230 School Crossing Patrols look after families from Biddulph to Kinver. They do it in all weathers, with a smile, and with real care for their community.

Today we’re shining a spotlight on two wonderful colleagues: David Taylor, Staffordshire’s eldest patrol at 85, and Shakiya Wheeler, our youngest at just 19.

🌟 David, our eldest patrol at 85, joined us back in 2006. After his job closed, he wanted to give something back. Nearly 19 years later, he still loves meeting people, chatting at the crossing and making sure everyone gets across safely – whether they’re 1 or 101. He’s watched children grow up, come back as parents, and even bring their own children to the crossing.

🌟 Shakiya, our youngest patrol at just 19, joined us two months ago. She loves being outdoors, getting to know families and seeing children grow in confidence. Parents have thanked her for helping shy children come out of their shells.

Both say the best part of the job is the people. The smiles. The waves. The chats. And knowing they help keep children safe every single day 🫶

As we head into the festive season, they both share the same message for the families they see each day: "Merry Christmas, and best wishes for health and happiness in the year ahead." 🎅

If you see our patrols out and about, please slow down, stop when asked, and give them a friendly wave 👋

19/12/2025