Dear Parents and Carers,

We are writing to urgently remind all families about the importance of safe and considerate driving during the morning drop‑off.

We have seen an increase in unsafe behaviours around the roundabout and school entrance. This includes cars stopping in dangerous locations, blocking the road, double‑parking, stopping on the roundabout, and performing illegal U‑turns at the beginning of Birchdene Drive. These actions are creating an extremely unsafe environment for students, staff, and other road users.

We have reported these issues to both the police and the Greenwich Parking Ticket Teams and have requested that officers attend during the peak time of 7:50am–8:20am to observe the situation and issue tickets where necessary. Their presence is essential to help prevent the dangerous and illegal manoeuvres that continue to take place.

Please ensure that you:

• Do not stop or drop off on or near the roundabout
• Do not double‑park or mount pavements
• Do not perform U‑turns on Birchdene Drive  or the school vehicle entrance - please continue to the end and turn safely at the roundabout
• Only stop in safe, legal locations
• Drive patiently and calmly - a short delay is far safer than taking a risk

As an alternative, students can be safely dropped off in the town centre and walk through the underpass into school. This helps reduce congestion and keeps the entrance area safer for everyone.

Our priority is always the safety of every student and member of staff. We are working closely with external agencies, but we urgently need all parents and carers to play their part in keeping the area safe.

Thank you to those who consistently follow the rules and help keep our community safe. Your cooperation genuinely makes a difference.