South Gloucestershire launches Resource Box for youngsters

A new initiative, the 'First Steps Road Safety Resource Box', has been launched by South Gloucestershire Council to help spread road safety messages to youngsters.

The Resource Box is aimed at children who attend pre school groups and nurseries. The box contains jigsaw puzzles, story books, road play mats, sponge painting and role play items, and is available on loan to nursery and pre-school groups in the district.

Road safety officer Pam Williams has devoted a great deal of time over the last few months to develop the box and write lesson plans to accompany the resource. As a result early years advisors have signed the project off as complying with the council's Stepping Stones learning objectives.

"We believe in the 'hearts and minds' approach and therefore if we can catch a child's interest early when they are receptive to new learning experiences we hope that road safety will become second nature and very much a life skill for them," Pam Williams says.

For further details about the resource box contact Pam Williams on 01454 863606.