Children attending Sandy Lane Primary School in Sandy Lane, Bracknell, have had no crossing patrol since Roger Green was signed off work with a broken ankle. However teenagers still have their patrol in place just a few minutes down the road at Garth Hill College.

Parents have asked why their children are being put at risk when they cross a busy road every morning and afternoon.

Robert Westgarth, from Priestwood, has two children attending the school and said: “It’s something that’s angered me as there’s no one there to help the children. I’m gobsmacked that they do not seem willing to move anyone to the primary school. Surely a 15-year-old is much more able to cross the road by themselves than a five-year-old?” Roger Green, from Great Hollands, has been the school’s popular lollipop man for four years and made national headlines in June 2013 after he was banned from giving high-fives to the children as they crossed the road.

The 65-year-old has now been off work for three weeks due to his broken ankle. His employer, Bracknell Forest Council, has no plans to find a replacement and has only encouraged parents to be 'extra careful’ when crossing or to use alternative routes.

Lesley Adams, senior admissions officer at the council, said: “We apologise for the inconvenience caused to parents and carers with children at Sandy Lane Primary School. Mr Green, the lollipop man who patrols the road by the school, has unfortunately broken his ankle and has been signed off work until his ankle is better.

“In the meantime, we would encourage parents to be extra careful when crossing Bull Lane.

“Parents coming from the direction of the town centre could cross the road earlier, with support from the lollipop patroller by Garth Hill College.

“Alternatively, there is a pelican crossing on Bull Lane.” However, Mr Westgarth thought the logical option would be to simply move Garth Hill’s patroller further down the road to help support the younger children. He said: “Why are they leaving our children at risk? I’ve heard plenty of other parents talking about it when they walk their children to school. It’s not Mr Green’s fault there’s no replacement. I think the council should definitely be doing something about it.”