Originally Posted by BBC News
"But we refused that request because the school would have had to spend time cordoning off areas to keep the children safe.
"Their time is better spent teaching the children."
Quick look at the School's website
The School Building and Google Maps
Google Maps shows a full length football pitch which has floodlights and a surrounding fence. Janitor must hold keys for the fence entrance gate, and thus be able to keep the chidren safe whilst the teachers
teach the children.
However if you read the news article further the real reason is in there -
BBC News - Ban on helicopter arrival at primary school prom
Originally Posted by BBC News
"Schools need to be sensitive to the financial circumstances of all parents.
"It's about having inclusive policies and the mechanisms for helping those who are in limited incomes so their children don't miss out.
"Children, being children, want to be part of the group."
Thus if the parent had arranged for all the children to be flown in by helicopter there is a suitable & safe landing site.