Concerns have been raised over the dropping off and pick up system in place at a Flintshire primary school.

Parents are no longer allowed on schools grounds at Ysgol Ty Ffynnon in Shotton, and must instead pick up their children from outside the school gates.

One parent claims this has caused chaos during pick up times, which has seen parents congregating at nearby residents’ houses and parking on the small, one way street, and fears there will be a 'serious accident'.

The parent, who did not wish to be named, said: “In normal times the entrance is on a dead end so there was a one way system with traffic and lots of different pick up gates around the playground area.

“But the system was introduced last September which we all backed. We all had to pick up and drop off children at the gates which is on the road.

“They gave everyone staggered times but that didn’t work because people were arriving early to get a parking space.

“We don’t have to drive but in a way its worse because we play dodge the traffic.

“People are parking on pavements because the car park is closed, cars are pulling on and off, it’s just chaotic. It’s all over the place.”

The concerned Shotton mum added: “It’s just not safe, it makes no sense. There are cars everywhere and what about disabled parents who used to park in the disabled bays, they can’t anymore.

“We don’t see why we can’t go beyond the school gates, we don’t want to go into the school but the grounds are bigger.

“People are standing in the road with their prams. If there was rationale behind it, I’d understand but carrying it on in September when there likely won’t be restrictions?

“My three-year-old will start nursery there in September and I will have to leave her at the school gates to leave her to go into a building she’s never been before.

“I won’t get to walk her in, it doesn’t sit comfortably with me. Is it going to take an accident for something to change?

“The residents must feel so frustrated as well. Overall, it’s a very well-run school. We are very happy with the school, it’s just this problem.

“When Covid was at its worst, we went with it. But now the children’s safety is a priority. The system no longer makes sense.

“As things go back to normal, children’s worlds need to return to normality as well. We should be able to confidently and safely drop our children off at school.”

A spokesman for the school said: "The school has had a robust Risk Assessment in place throughout the pandemic to ensure the safety of the learners on school premises, which includes the management of pedestrians and vehicles on the school site.

"An independent review of the arrangements by Health & Safety advisers commissioned by the Governing Body has observed good practice.

"The procedures in place will continue to be in place from September. Parents and visitors to the school are asked to park safely in the school vicinity and show consideration to each other and local residents."