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“Fantastic! Better than ever - even I learnt something new this time! Thank you.” St Hugh’s, Timperley which ran from Monday 28th January to Friday 8th February 2008 inclusive. Crucial Crew is a multi-agency safety event aimed at Year 6 (10 to 11 year olds) designed to It is generally accepted that children start to become more independent at this age and are often expected to cope increasingly on their own and deal with changes in their lives - suchTRANSCRIPT
Trafford Crucial Crew
Evaluation Report
28th January - 8th February 2008
T.A. Centre, Kings Road, Trafford, Greater Manchester
“Ensure that more children, including disabled children, have access to activities such as Crucial Crew.”
Staying Safe: Action Plan
Introduction January 2008 2
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Dear Reader,
Crucial Crew is a multi-agency safety event aimed at Year 6 (10 to 11 year olds) designed to
provide children with life skills that will, in the future, help to keep themselves and others safe.
It is generally accepted that children start to become more independent at this age and are
often expected to cope increasingly on their own and deal with changes in their lives - such
as a move to Secondary school.
The aim of the Crucial Crew event is to raise each participants awareness of threats and
dangers, in a fun and interactive way.
They learn by experience to:
• React correctly to dangerous and threatening situations.
• Avoid becoming a victim of an accident or crime.
• Understand the role that the emergency and support services
play, how and when to contact them.
• Gain life skills that will help them, and others to be safe.
• Be aware of the consequences of their own actions and how
they may impact on others.
Trafford Crucial Crew operates for five weeks in each academic year. During this time
more than 2,700 Trafford school children will attend. This evaluation relates to the event
which ran from Monday 28th January to Friday 8th February 2008 inclusive.
The event is co-ordinated by the Children’s Safety Education Foundation (Registered
Charity Numbers: 1103344 and SCO37714).
The TA Centre, Kings Road, hosted the event. This venue provided an environment that is
conducive to learning. The presentations take place in areas that are clearly segregated,
allowing the children to concentrate and absorb the instructions and advice that is given
to them.
The agencies attending continually assess their presentation and question whether their
messages need to change, in order to reflect current dangers to children. We know that
children learn by ‘doing’ rather than being ‘told’.
Greater Manchester Police use an interactive game with handsets to teach the children
how to be ‘streetwise’. Trafford Strategic Transport and Road Safety Unit use an adapted
form of ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ to teach children about the dangers on roads.
North West Ambulance Service teach the recovery position, which they all practice,
supervised by a skilled paramedic.
“Fantastic! Better than ever - even I learnt something new this time! Thank you.”St Hugh’s, Timperley
All schools in the Borough are invited to attend Crucial Crew, including those with special
needs.
In previous years, the pupils were tested, one week before and one week after Crucial
Crew. In our view this approach was testing memory and not understanding. As co-ordinator,
I have been tasked with visiting schools in the months following the event. Twenty five out
of the thirty schools attending the January event have been visited so far.
Our aim is to measure understanding and reinforce key messages from the day. The post
course evaluation is completed and discussed. We talk about what happens after Crucial
Crew and how the children have used their new found knowledge. I encourage them and
their teachers to use the Crucial Crew Handbooks to remind them of safety issues and to
support Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) delivery and their Healthy Schools
Audit. My visit aims to remind them of the important and potentially life saving instructions
they were given. Messages for life, not just the day.
Many of the schools embrace Crucial Crew and see it as an integral part of PSHE. In some
instances they create safety posters and collages for their corridors, re-enact what they
have learnt in school assemblies and teach their families about safety and accident
prevention. The full impact of the event can be seen in this report.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported Trafford
Crucial Crew. Special thanks to the Safer Trafford Partnership, Children and Young People’s
Service and the Manchester Occupational Health and Safety Group for funding the
provision and distribution of educational resources, accommodation, transportation to and
from the event and refreshments for the scenario providers.
We would also like to thank Major Fishwick and his team at the TA Centre for their patience
and support throughout the event.
Best wishes,
Gill Paget,
Event Co-ordinator,
Children’s Safety Education Foundation.
“A wonderful morning. All the children have learnt lots of safety aspects whilst also having fun. Thank you.” Holy Family, Sale Moor
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Pupil Questionnaire AnalysisTo ascertain a level of knowledge for the children that attend, they were asked to complete
a pre-event evaluation test during the week prior to the event, and a post-event test at the
follow-up visit. The questions and the correct answers are shown on the following pages.
A total of 1,126 children representing 30 schools attended the sessions between
28th January and 8th February 2008. Of these 969 pupils completed the
pre-event evaluation. 956 pupils completed the post-event evaluation.
The schools that provided data for this evaluation are indicated ( � ) below.
The schools that attended are:-
PRE-DATA POST-DATA
ALL SAINTS RC PRIMARY �
ALTRINCHAM PREP � �
BARTON CLOUGH PRIMARY � �
BOLLIN PRIMARY � �
BROOKLANDS PRIMARY � �
CLOVERLEA PRIMARY � �
ELMRIDGE PRIMARY � �
FLIXTON JUNIORS � �
FOREST PARK SCHOOL � �
FOREST SCHOOL �
HALE PREP SCHOOL � �
HEYES LANE PRIMARY � �
HIGHFIELD PRIMARY � �
HOLY FAMILY RC PRIMARY � �
LIME TREE PRIMARY � �
LORETO SCHOOL � �
PICTOR SCHOOL �
SEYMOUR PARK PRIMARY � �
ST. AMBROSE PREP SCHOOL � �
ST. ANNE'S � �
ST. ANN'S RC JUNIORS � �
ST. HUGH'S RC PRIMARY � �
ST. JOHN VIANNEY �
ST. JOSEPH'S RC PRIMARY � �
ST. MARY'S CE SCHOOL �
ST. TERESA'S RC PRIMARY � �
THE WILLOWS PRIMARY � �
WELLGREEN PRIMARY � �
WOODHEY'S PRIMARY � �
WOODHOUSE PRIMARY � �
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“Informative and engaging workshops - children have learnt so much (and teachers too!). A really fantastic afternoon - thank you!” Flixton Juniors
Question Correct Answer 1. How often should the battery inside a Every day
household smoke alarm be tested? � Every weekEvery monthEvery year
2. Why is it important to put an unconscious To make them comfortableperson in the recovery position? To roll them out of danger
� To keep their airway clearTo stop their hair getting messy
3. Which of the following drinks contain alcohol? Lucozade� Bacardi Breezer
Red BullJ20
4. Which of the following organs are least Liveraffected by alcohol? Brain
Stomach� Lungs
5. Which of the following do you not find at Lifeguarda swimming pool? � Currents
Safety equipmentClean water
6. What is the distance between the � 1 mileemergency telephones on the hard 2 milesshoulder of a motorway? 5 miles
1/2 mile7. If a car travelling at 70mph suddenly brakes, The length of your classroom
how far will it travel before it stops? The length of a busThe length of the swimming baths
� The length of a football pitch8. To which of the following is not a safe place Puffin Crossing
to cross the road? Pelican CrossingToucan Crossing
� Penguin Crossing
9. Where is the safest place to carry a � An inside pocketmobile phone? On a belt hook
In your handIn your school bag
10. What is the most important thing you Get help straight awaycan do if you are robbed? Phone 999
Get a good description� All of the above
Summary• 969 children polled pre visit.
• 956 children polled post visit.
• Percentage refers to the number of children that answered each question correctly as a proportion of the total.
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“Very fun morning - taught the children so much in a clear and interesting way. We really enjoyed it!” St. Anne’s, Sale
PRE-VISIT POST-VISIT DIFFCORRECT % CORRECT % %
Q1 274 28 695 73 45Q2 720 74 879 92 18Q3 685 71 851 89 18Q4 314 32 425 44 12Q5 861 89 936 98 9Q6 283 29 649 68 39Q7 140 14 846 88 74Q8 294 30 576 60 30Q9 601 62 754 79 17Q10 563 58 784 82 24AVG 49 77 29
Evaluation: Crucial Crew Objectives January 2008 6
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“Very informative - children kept engaged and interested. They thoroughly enjoyed the sessions.”All Saints Primary, Ashton-on-Mersey
School CommentsIn order to assist the planning and improvement of future events, we canvassed the opinionof the teachers to assist with improving the scheme.
Objectives of Crucial CrewPlease score how you consider the objectives were met.
Circle your score 1 = very poor to 10 = very well
I. React correctly to dangerous and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10threatening situations.
Comment:
II. Avoid becoming a victim of an 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10accident or crime.
Comment:
III. Understand the role the emergency 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10and support services play, how and when to contact them.
Comment:
IV. Gain life skills which may help them 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10to keep themselves and others safe.
Comment:
V. Be aware of the consequences of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10their own actions on the safety of others.
Comment:
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“Great as usual - nice pace - plenty of interest and life skills. Many thanks.”Woodheys Primary
Schools were asked to consider how the objectives of Crucial Crew were met, the results
are as follows:-
i) React correctly to dangerous and threatening situations.
ii) Avoid becoming a victim of an accident or crime.
iii) Understand the role that the emergency services and support services
play, how and when to contact them.
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“Children enjoyed all presentations. Encouraged to join in. Enjoyed changes made to Road Safety presentation.” Seymour Primary
iv) Gain life skills that may help them to keep themselves
and others safe.
v) Be aware of the consequences of their own actions and
the safety of others.
“Very enjoyable afternoon. I feel the children would have learnt a great deal. Many thanks.”Hale Prep
Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service• Raise awareness of the dangers of fire.
• Provide practical advice on fire prevention in the home.
• Highlight the need for homes to be fitted with household smoke alarms.
• Give advice on the upkeep and general maintenance of smoke alarms.
• Encourage children to devise an escape plan for their own homes
to assist themselves and other members of their families to escape
in the event of a fire.
• Highlight the dangers and possible consequences of hoax calls made
to the emergency services.
Greater Manchester Police• Personal safety – keeping children and their possessions safe.
• Raising awareness of street robbery.
• Preventing children from becoming a victim of crime.
• Highlighting the benefits of security marking items of property,
particularly items such as - • Pedal Cycles
• Mobile Phones
• iPods / MP3 Players.
Highways Agency• Highlight the dangers of playing near to or on motorways.
• Provide safety advice on what motorists and passengers should do in
the event of a breakdown on the motorway network.
• Explain the procedure to summon help from emergency/breakdown services
by using roadside SOS phones.
• Discuss the dangers and consequences of the placing or throwing of items
onto the carriageway.
• Bring to the attention of the children the distances required to bring a vehicle
travelling at various speeds to a halt safely.
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North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust• Provide information on first aid.
• The recovery position.
• Action to take in the event of finding someone in an
unconscious state.
• The procedure to follow when summonsing assistance
from the emergency services.
Trafford Community Leisure Trust• Provide information on safer places to swim.
• Highlight the dangers of swimming in open water.
Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust • Promote healthy lifestyles – highlight the dangers of
alcohol and its misuse.
• Demonstrate in a practical way one of the many effects of alcohol.
Trafford Strategic Transport & Road Safety Unit• Provide road safety advice for children as pedestrians
and cyclists – including safe places to cross the road.
• Raise awareness of traffic warning signs.
• Provide safety advice with regard to pedal cycles and
reinforce the need for children to wear cycle helmets.
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“Very well organised visit. Informative and enjoyable for children and staff. Thanks.”St. Anne’s Primary
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“Another fantastic Crucial Crew experience! Thank you to all involved, the children have thoroughly enjoyed themselves as have the staff. Thanks.” St. Anne’s Primary
Please score the scenarios for effectiveness.
1 = very poor to 10 = excellent
Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Fire escape plan
Comment:
Greater Manchester Police 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Street robbery and personal safety
Comment:
Highways Agency 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Motorway safety
Comment:
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Emergency first aid and recovery position
Comment:
Trafford Community Leisure Trust 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Water safety
Comment:
Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Healthy lifestyles and alcohol tolerance
Comment:
Trafford Strategic Transport & Road Safety Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Road safety
Comment:
School representatives were asked to score each agency’s presentation from 1 to 10 for
effectiveness. 20 out of 30 questionnaires were returned.
Individual Scenarios January 2008 12
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“Informative, invaluable information. Thank you very much.”Elmridge Primary
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“Excellent - well organised - held the children’s attention.”Wellgreen Primary
“The whole experience was invaluable. We spent most of the afternoon
discussing the session. All the children had comments and observations to
make which were positive.” St. Hughs
Evaluation: Logistical Aspects January 2008 14
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“Excellent, lively and very informative. Staff are super and it is very well organised. Thank you.”St. Ambrose Prep
Teacher’s CommentsIn order to assist the planning and improvement of future events, we canvassed the opinion
of the teachers to assist with improving the logistical aspect of the scheme.
Key Aspects of Crucial CrewPlease score how you consider the following.
Circle your score 1 = very poor to 10 = very good
1. What did you think of the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
transportation?
Comment:
2. What did you think of the venue? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comment:
3. What did you think of the briefing? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comment:
4. What did you think of the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
educational resources?
Comment:
5. What did you think overall? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comment:
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“A wonderful and enjoyable morning. Well organised children were motivated and retained information.” Brooklands Primary
Teachers were asked to consider how the key logistical aspects of Crucial Crew,
the results are as follows:-
1) What did you think of the transportation?
2) What did you think of the venue?
3) What did you think of the briefing?
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“Fantastic morning. The info was pitched at the right level for our children.”St. John Vianney
4) What did you think of the educational resources?
5) What did you think of the event overall?
Trafford Crucial Crew Handbook
Every child that attends Trafford Crucial Crew receives a copy of the Trafford Crucial Crew
Handbook. The Handbook addresses a number of key topics including Safety at Home;
Electricity; Water; Beaches; Building Sites; Roads; Health and Fitness; First Aid; Bullying and
Drugs. The handbook is specially designed to involve parents, teachers and children in
projects, activities and coursework, so it entertains whilst it educates. It also addresses key
elements of personal and social education as well as meeting the requirements of Health
Curriculum Guidance 5 concerning substance use and mis-use.
Curriculum CodingThe broad National Curriculum focuses of each section are shown below
CONTENTS Engl ish Science
1 Safety at Home �
2 Road Safety � �
3 Making a 999 Call �
4 Fire Safety � �
5 Railway Safety �
6 Water Safety �
7 Electricity Safety � �
8 Gas Safety �
9 Building Site Safety �
10 Countryside Safety �
11 Hate Crime �
12 Disability Awareness �
13 Drug Awareness �
14 First Aid �
The materials in this publication support teaching in the following National Curriculum Key Stage 2 Programmes of Study (DfEE Curriculum 2000) *Level B-C in Scotland
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“Excellent and informative. Enthusiastic and friendly staff throughout the morning. Enjoyed the interactive approach and the ‘drink’ glasses.” Heyes Lane Primary
“Brilliant! A great, interactive way to get the message across. North West Ambulance Service:- the children loved this session.
The books:- brilliant, plenty of scope to tie this into our school PSHE work. Overall:- My class loved it and have talked about it in detail to
other children in school, members of staff and parents.”
The Willows Primary
“The children really enjoyed their Crucial Crew morning. I thought the fact that a lot of it was so ‘hands on’ was fantastic!
The children took in and learnt a lot. Thank you.”
St. Teresa’s RC Primary
“A fantastic event which is so well organised and children always get so much from it. Many thanks to all involved for
their hard work, care and enthusiasm.”
St. Joseph’s RC Primary
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