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