Head teacher joins call to end 'motoring madness'

The head teacher of a Kent school has said he fears it will take a serious injury "or even death" before safety measures are put in place to stop traffic chaos outside its gates.

Andy Somers, executive head at Cliftonville primary, is backing a campaign by governors and parents for urgent action to halt "motoring madness".

They want a zebra or pelican crossing, speed bumps, a 20 mph speed limit or even a one-way system introduced outside the school.

Mr Somers said: “The majority of drivers and motorist parents delivering and picking up children behave responsibly,” but he added "actions by the minority mean you do take your life in your hands.”