Children learn to cross safely with Right Start

5000 children get the ‘Right Start’

More than 5,000 youngsters have benefited this year from Lancashire County Council's 'Right Start' child pedestrian training programme. Since Right Start was created four years ago over 200 primary schools across Lancashire have been involved.

"Research has shown that children learn best through practical experience in the traffic environment, and this academic year 5,000 schoolchildren across Lancashire have been taught essential road safety skills," Anita Bailey, the council’s road safety adviser said.

There are three stages of the programme, each comprising a number of elements including classroom discussions, practical activities at the roadside and follow up worksheets.

Anne Haydock, Right Start co-ordinator for Preston's St Ignatius' Catholic Primary, said: "The children have really benefited from the Right Start sessions as they are firmly based on practical, first-hand experience. The children have enjoyed the activities and have been very keen to learn."

Anyone who would like further information about Right Start should contact Anita Bailey on 01772 534514 or Martin Crabtree on 01772 533536.