A School Crossing Patrol is the official name for a lollipop person. They provide a safe crossing facility to and from school during term times. School Crossing Patrols can help anyone across the road, not just children.
We fund 38 sites and a further 3 sites are funded by local community sponsorship. Please note that Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has responsibility for School Crossing Patrols in Bournemouth, Poole, Highcliffe and Christchurch.
Request a School Crossing Patrol
You must write to your local school to request a new School Crossing Patrol location.
We adopt a national criteria which is a calculation based on the number of vehicles passing the crossing point combined with the number of children crossing during the busiest 30 minute period. Other things are also considered such as visibility, width of road and vehicle speeds.
If the site meets the criteria, it qualifies for a School Crossing Patrol. If the criteria is not fully met, the local community can provide funding towards the cost of a patrol if they wish. Contact the Road Safety team for more information on community patrols.
School Crossing Patrol job vacancies
We are always looking to recruit new School Crossing Patrols.
Relief patrols provide cover for permanent patrols. As a relief patrol, you will be paid an hourly rate from the time you leave home until you return from your duty. You will also receive a mileage allowance.
With over 41 sites in the county, there are always regular opportunities to work. You can decline the offer of work if it is not convenient to you.
The current starting pay is £11.27 per hour. Despite only working during school term times, your pay will be calculated over 12 equal months and includes holiday pay.