Education, Training and Publicity (E T P)
Raising road safety awareness is a key aim of Road Safety E T P, and we understand that it needs to be established from an early age, in nurseries and primary schools. This awareness is continued through the educational system and into the lives of working people. Below is a short list containing some of the schemes that we deliver:
- Street Feet (Foundation Stage)
- CrossRight and Pedestrian Skills - Key Stage 1 (ages 5 to 7)
- Our Walk to School and Speed Awareness Surveys - Key Stage 2 (ages 7 to 11)
- Street Smartz; and Accredited Educational Programmes - Key Stage 3 and 4 (ages 11 to 19)
- Theatre in Education
- Wheel Chair Proficiency
- Drive to Arrive
- Road Safety Committees
- Volunteer Accreditation
- Targeted Older Persons Campaigns
People of all ages can take part in our schemes - in fact, one of our committee members is 84 years old! So it's never too late for you to get involved!
Local, Regional and National Campaigns
Liverpool City Council take an active role in publicising road safety messages, this is done in partnership with the other Road Safety Teams in Merseyside. We support all local, regional and national road safety campaigns; including:
- Anti Drink/Drug driving
- Speeding
- In Car Safety
- Summer and Christmas Launches
For more information on road safety publicity campaigns please visit the THINK! campaign website.
CrossRight
The Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF) has given us funding to deliver a training scheme to teach 5-7 year old children pedestrian skills to stay safe on the roads. Focused on schools in NRF areas, our Pedestrian Skills Coordinators work with teams of volunteers to give road-side training.
Over 600 children from several schools across the city are currently involved in the 10 week scheme.
Studies have shown that pedestrian training leads to an improvement in children's judgement and behaviour on the roads.
We are always looking for volunteers to help us train children and our staff provide all volunteers with appropriate support and training.
If you would like to know more information or are interested in volunteering you can contact us in a number of ways:
By e-mail Road.Safety@liverpool.gov.uk
By calling 0151 233 8201.
You can also write to us at the address below:
Road Safety Department
Transportation, Regeneration
Municipal Buildings
Dale Street
Liverpool
L2 2DH