Road Safety

Secondary School Children - Ages 11-16

This is the age where children are at greater risk on roads. When your child first starts secondary school they might be travelling on their own for the first time, and they will probably be travelling longer distances. You are the best person to prepare them for this change.

Make sure your child stays safe

Keep talking to your child about the dangers of traffic. When out with your child try to point out people who are endangering themselves or others. However, still make sure you set a good example.

Sit down with your child and work out together the safest route they can take to school. Make them aware if any dangers they may face and discuss what they should do to remain safe.

Using public transport

When your child begins secondary school, it is likely they will have to start using public transport. This may be something they have never done before.

Using buses

Things your child should know

The number of the bus route
Where the bus stops
How to read the timetable

Safety points your child should be aware of

At the bus stop, stand away from the kerb
Wait until the bus has moved away before crossing the road
Use pedestrian crossings if available

Using trains

Things your child should know

What platform they need
How to read the timetable
How to read the train or underground map

Safety Points your child should be aware of

Stand away from the edge of the platform

Key points to remember

Plan your child's journey with them
Make sure they know how to use public transport
Encourage them to think for themselves and not to be led by others

Contact

Road Safety Team

3rd Floor

Maritime House

1 Linton Road

Barking

IG11 8HG

Supported by Barking and Dagenham Direct:

Tel: 020 8215 3005

Fax: 020 8227 5184

Textphone: 020 8227 5755

Email: 3000direct@lbbd.gov.uk|

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