Sheila Richards has spent the last 42 years helping school children cross the road in Brockley and she has no plans of retiring.

This September she turns 82 but she is continuing to spend her time supporting kids at John Stainer School on St Asaph Rd.

Her grandson, Ashley Crichlow, 21, contacted News Shopper to pay tribute to the community hero.

"I don’t think she has ever had a day off sick," he said.

"She is just a really nice lady with no bad bone in her body."

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Sheila’s children went to John Stainer School and she has led generations of families along the crossing.

The job became hers when Lewisham police advertised the role prompting Shelia to successfully apply at the station.

A couple of years ago she was nominated to go to the Queen’s garden party for her outstanding dedication.

"Everyone loves her here," grandson Ashley said. "She even helps the old people cross.

"She is an inspiration to me and everyone. She is friendly to all and is really approachable and loves her job."

Sue Harte, head teacher at the school, told News Shopper Shelia is part of the furniture.

"She is amazing," she said. "I just can’t imagine her not being in the school. She is a friend to everybody and is always looking out for people."

The school head quipped that Sheila could be "feisty" and was unafraid to stand up to people who parked in the wrong place.

She added: "It is unbelievable. She has helped generations of children cross safely.

"Sheila is just much loved from everybody at the school. She is lovely."