Deptford Green School

Deptford Green School

As part of our COVID-19 response we have been working with Transport for London to plan a safe and healthy return to school for pupils, parents, teachers and local residents. Over the next several weeks we will be rolling out the first phase of our School Streets programme across the borough.

The roads close to schools often have periods of the day that are busy with school traffic, causing road safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists, congestion, and poor air quality for all. The primary objective of this programme is therefore to help pupils and parents to socially distance at the school gates and to create a safer environment for travel to school on foot and by bicycle, by implementing a short closure at school drop off and pick up times. However, School Streets also have many additional benefits such as improving the air quality at the school gates, encouraging daily routines that incorporate exercise and helping to reduce the impact of the school run for those that live in the immediate vicinity of the school gates.

How will a School Street affect you?

The plan below shows the proposals for Deptford Green School, including the times of operation and School Street closure point(s).

Angus Street will be closed to vehicular traffic at the point shown on the plan, from 8.15 to 9.15am and 2.45 to 3.45pm on school days during term time only. The closure point will be supported by signage advising the times of the closure, and advanced warning signage will also be in place.

There are a number of ways School Street closures will be managed due to the different road layout and circumstances at each School Street location. Angus Street will be closed using collapsible bollards. Further details of the proposed plan can be found here (subject to improvements).

We have offered schools the option of using temporary barriers/cones in the interim whilst we await the delivery of some of the equipment set out in the plan. This means that as schools invite pupils back in September, the closures can commence relatively quickly. Access will be limited to Emergency Services vehicles only.

We are aiming for the School Street to be operational by mid-September.

For further details on this School Street please see the commonplace website where there are a series of Frequently Asked Questions.