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Willow Lane Primary

Amara, Grace, Tomasz, Dev and Ruth

Published 14 October 2026
Release 2026-10-14.1

Question 1 of 6 · The goal

What are we trying to achieve?

The goal, and what has to be true for it.

Statements
6
Connections
5
Open questions
1

How to read it. Read from the top down: the goal needs each condition beneath it.

GoalSuccess factorConditionAccepted for nowProposed
GOALEvery child at Willow Lane Primary canwalk, scoot or cycle to school safely.SUCCESS FACTORTraffic outside the school gateis slow and light at drop-off andpick-up.SUCCESS FACTORThe routes children use feelsafe enough that parents letthem walk.SUCCESS FACTORFamilies who live too far towalk can still finish the journeyon foot.SUCCESS FACTORThe shops on Willow Lane keepthe customers they rely on.CONDITIONPROPOSEDChildren can cross Mill Roadwith a crossing patrol at bothschool times.

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