Sarah Middleton, 53, has been the school crossing guard on Church Road outside Ferndown Middle School for 18 months but will be laid off at the term’s end. Dorset Council claims the decision is not financially driven, although local councillors argue it compromises children’s safety. Sarah has advocated for better safety measures, citing dangerous traffic and inadequate zebra crossings installed last year. Despite the council’s assurances of increased driver awareness with crossings, concerns remain about driver confusion and careless parking near the school. A petition to retain Sarah has garnered over 650 signatures, reflecting community worries about child safety.
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