Road Safety Education

A variety of Road Safety education is available to pupils in Worcestershire schools as part of Worcestershire County Council's commitment to reducing the number of accidents involving children. 

The following activities are suitable for primary school children with Level 3 cycle training also available to Secondary School pupils aged 14 and over.

• Classroom Talks – These are available for all Key Stage pupils in Primary Schools and can be tailored to particular road safety issues that schools may have.
  
  
• Pedestrian Training - Practical instruction in correct behaviour when walking and crossing roads is suitable for Key Stage 1, 2 and 3 pupils.
  
  
• The 'Stepping Out' Pedestrian Project - Has been developed for children in Year 4 to help them develop their basic pedestrian skills. The programme contains teacher led classroom-based work as well as two practical activities on the roads around the school.
  
  
• Speed Awareness Training – Appropriate for Year 5 pupils and helps to raise awareness of the speed of traffic and the need to allow sufficient time for crossing roads safely
  
  
• Cycle Training - Worcestershire County Council delivers the national Bikeability Standard of Cycle Training and has a pool of qualified instructors to ensure as many young people as possible can benefit from the scheme. Each course will be delivered by two accredited cycle instructors and there are 3 levels of training available:
  
  
  • Level 1 will offer basic bike handling skills in a controlled playground environment. Year 4 is the ideal age for this.
  • Level 2 will teach children to cycle planned routes on quiet roads offering a real cycling experience. This is ideal of Years 5 and 6.
  • Level 3 will ensure cyclists are able to manage all traffic conditions. This is suitable for secondary school age pupils aged 14 years and over who are likely to be cycling to school on routes which involve cycling on busier roads.
    
    
• Pre-driver Training – This course, which is usually provided for Year 12 pupils, has been successfully piloted at Secondary Schools across the county over the last year. It aims to equip new drivers with the vital skills and knowledge they need to stay safe on the roads before they start formal driving lessons. It includes an off-road driving course when students can get behind the wheel.