The Journey
Warwickshire County Council Road Safety Education Team are offering a free programme of road safety education for Warwickshire secondary schools and sixth forms.
Warwickshire County Council’s Road Safety Education Team are delighted to announce that we will be continuing to run our successful secondary road safety education programme, The Journey for the 2023/2024 academic year, and are inviting schools to sign up for this today.
The Journey is an annual programme of road safety education which offers tailored sessions for pupils aged 11 – 18 years, focusing on pedestrian and cycle safety, pre- and young drivers, and pre- and young riders. All sessions incorporate recognised behaviour change techniques to change intention to take risks and provide strategies to self-regulate to become safer road users. Themes include distractions (saccadic masking), cycling / road respect, risk taking and consequences, responsibilities and peer influence, impulse control and impairment – drugs, alcohol, and fatigue.
Research and data evidence that children under the age of 16, are one of the most vulnerable road users, with a peak in child pedestrian injury collisions between the ages of 12-15 years. Data further shows that there is a heightened collision risk of newly qualified drivers. Globally, road traffic crashes are a leading cause of death among young people, and the main cause of death among those aged 15–29 years. Our vision is to engage with schools, teachers and pupils to educate on safe behaviours and change intention to take risks, with the aim to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads.
The Journey’s tailored programme supports delivery of the Programme of Study for PSHE Education, addressing pupils’ current experiences and preparation for their future. Furthermore, there is opportunity for overlap and cross-curricular links with other subjects such as Geography, Science and Maths, English and Art.
If you would like to find out more about The Journey or register your school's interest, please contact: roadsafetysecondary@warwickshire.gov.uk.
Testimonial:
S. Smith, former teacher at Aylesford School commented ‘This research-based school intervention on road safety is excellent! It effectively educates students, promotes responsibility and creates safer communities. I would like to highlight the comprehensive nature of the intervention which covers topics such as pedestrian safety and the dangers of distracted driving. The program catered to different age groups, adapting the content to suit the cognitive abilities and developmental stages of the students. This personalized approach ensured that each student received the appropriate level of education and guidance. Highly recommended!’