Permission to Walk Home Alone 2023/2024

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We ask that you complete this form if you would like your Year 4 - 6 child to walk home alone after school.

There’s no legal age limit for a child to stay home or go out alone, but it’s against the law to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk. We do not allow children to walk home alone until they are at least 8 years old or without permission from you.

The first thing you might think about is their age and maturity. Every child is different, so it’s up to you to decide.

To instill confidence in your child about walking to school:

walk the route with them several times beforehand
run through the different tasks they’ll have to complete on each route, such as crossing busy roads or finding a zebra crossing
remind them about strangers and who is/isn't safe to talk to
let them know that they should go back to school to find an adult if they are worried

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Your child's full name (child you are giving permission for): *

Year Group: *

Do you give permission for your child to walk home alone from school? *

I give permission for my child to walk home alone and have spoken to my child about being safe.

Do you have another child you would like to give permission for? *

Yes

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