School Transport
The Authority is legally bound to provide transport for children living in the defined area of school as follows:

Free transport is provided for children who do not live in 'walking distance' of the receiving school.  Walking distance is defined as follows - "Up to two miles by the nearest route available for children under 8 years of age and up to three miles for older children."

When there is spare capacity on school contract vehicles running for the benefit of children living beyond legal walking distance of school, these places may be offered, in certain circumstances, to other children on payment of a flat rate charge under the Authority's 'Vacant Seats Payment Scheme'.
Travel PlanThe School has an approved Travel Plan. This paln encourages walking to school which fits in well with the healthy lifestyle approach of the school. In order to facilitate more walking to school there are plans to construct a new safer footpath for the entry and exit to the school. A new bike rack also provides a parent shelter in the playground for those parents waiting to collect their children has been erected. Seating for waiting parents has alos been provided. For those parents who have no other possibility than using the car we would ask them to park cars in the recreation field car park opposite the church and then walk their children to and from school from there. This wille ease congestion in the school car park and also contribute to the fitness and health of the pupils. A .pdf copy of this plan can be downloaded by clicking here Peterchurch Travel Plan (535 KB).

School Trips
All classes take part in educational visits, which are planned to contribute to the overall curriculum of the school. All coaches used have seatbelts which the children are required to use.

Closure Due To Bad Road Conditions
In the event of school having to close because of bad weather etc., information is given out on local radio:
Radio Wyvern - 96.7, 97.6 or 102.8 FM
BBC Hereford & Worcester - 104, 104.6 or 94.7 FM
or the BBC Hereford & Worcester website:

Please listen to the morning new bulletins or telephone the school if in doubt about the situation as we cannot open until two members of staff are present.

If the weather deteriorates during the day we will again broadcast a message on the radio.  If you are warned about road conditions, particularly if you live on a minor road that you know is difficult, please contact the school to collect your children.  In this event the important thing is that the children get home safely before conditions become dangerous. If, during bad weather, you bring your child to school and he/she normally travels by bus, it is your responsibility to collect your child at the end of the school day.
Peterchurch Primary School