Primary Year Three

7-8 year olds

Key facts:        Junior-aged children are most at risk when they’re walking or cycling away from grown-ups and when travelling in cars.   Children under 135cms and under 12 years old must, by law, use an appropriate child car seat.  Children from this age onwards may resist holding hands.

Action points:    Walk with your child and set a good example.  Talk about what you can see, what things are and what to do.Gradually, let your child take the lead, showing you where to stand, what to do and when to cross.

Action points:   In the car, always use the right car seat for the size and weight of your child (either a Booster Seat or a Booster Cushion).

Click on the thumbnail images to enlarge and view. You will also be given the option to download in PDF format, to print and/or save, where appropriate. If you’d like to share images of your children involved in road safety activities, we’ll publish them in a gallery. We can also publish children’s work if you’d like to send us copies of their drawings or worksheets. Submit here.

1. Worksheets and lesson plans
These age groups currently receive visits in-school by Road Safety Cycle Instructors, Police Community Safety Team Officers &Fire & Rescue staff. The information in this section is in addition to these visits, and is particularly useful for parents also.	35-min PowerPoint -Car Passenger Safety & Forces. NEW!!  Emphasises the importance of a correctly fitting seatbelt plus booster cushion to overcome the force of being thrown forward in a car when it slows down or stops suddenly. Lesson plan to accompany.

2. Resources to book and borrow from us (educational establishments only – subject to availability)
Stickers – a fun memory jogger covering various subjects. Order stocks here	Leaders’ notes to plan your own road safety activities for out-of-school-groups. Order here

3. Advice & Guidance for parents/teachers/carers
Road Safety Matters - a parent’s/carer’s guide to keep chidren safe, with best examples of how to behave. Order here	Seatbelts and car restraints leaflet. Gives a summary of the law on all seatbelts and in-car restraints, with some good advice. Order here	Parking outside school - warns of the dangers to pedestrians trying to cross if people park on these lines. Order here	Frequently Asked Questions about our cycle training - to download.
A guide for teachers – delivering your own road safety education. Order here

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