Reception
At this age children should: - Know that they should always hold hands when crossing the road
- Know that they should always walk with an adult in the street
- Know how to travel safely as a passenger
- Understand basic language associated with roads
- Know that roads are for traffic, pavements are for people
- Understand the need to stop, look, listen and think before crossing a road
Year 1
At this age children should: - Be able to identify safer places to play
- Know why they should walk, not run, when using roads
- Know why and where to stop on the pavement
- Understand the signs of danger – signs and signals
- Understand the need to ‘be safe and be seen’
- Increase the understanding of relevant language and concepts. eg left / right, near / far
Year 2
At this age children should: - Know how their behaviour as a passenger can affect the safety of others
- Appreciate the dangers relating to their size and speed in comparison with vehicle speed
- Understand the effects of being in collision with a vehicle
- Be able to demonstrate to an adult how they would cross the road
- Be able to identify safer places to cycle (off road) and the need to use protective clothing.
- Develop looking and listening skills (identify traffic sounds)
Year 3
At this age children should: - Know why and where to stop in relation to specific hazards
- Identify safer places to play
- Identify traffic and direction of travel
- Know and be able to use the Green Cross Code
- Be able to distinguish between safe and unsafe behaviour
Year 4
At this age children should: - Understand the effects of weather and different surfaces on stopping distances
- Know how to call for help in the event of an accident
- Be able to plan a route choosing the safest, not necessarily the shortest or quickest, route
- Be aware of the need to cycle safely and the impact of not doing so on other road users
Year 5
At this age children should: - Develop general traffic awareness – recognise signs and signals of other road users
- Know how safety can be affected by weather and clothing
- As a pedestrian, be able to plan and make a journey to school
- Choose safer places to play
- Identify safer places to cross
Year 6
At this age children should: - Know how to use roads safely as passengers, pedestrians or cyclists
- Understand accident procedures and personal safety
- Undergo practical cycle training
- Understand a variety of traffic signals
- Be aware of the implications of using different forms of transport – eg pollution, accidents and congestion
ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION – SECONDARY & COLLEGES - Target Group – Year 7, 8, 9,10 & 11
- Work with Children & Young People Directorate to develop a programme related to risks and road safety
Year 7 & 8
Cycle Training Years 9 & 10
Risk Taking Behaviour (SMARTRISK) Year 11 +
Establish some guidance for schools and colleges on students riding and driving to school or college
Pre-Rider / Driver Education
Road Safety Projects |
