More commonly known as ‘Green Cross Code’ training, Hull City Council has committed to delivering pedestrian skills training to year three and four children across all the city’s primary schools for a further three years until 2027.
The training consists of four individual 1-hour lessons designed to provide children with a comprehensive knowledge of the Green Cross Code by using fun, interactive activity books coinciding with practical, visual, and auditory learning. The four sessions are split into two theory and two practical lessons.
Hands-on, practical, fun, and engaging, pedestrian skills are a great introduction to road safety and help to develop useful precursor skills that will prepare pupils for Bikeability courses.
The first two lessons are taught by the class teacher using the learning resources provided by the council and First Step Cycle.
The final two practical lessons are held on the surrounding roads and are delivered by one qualified instructor from First Step Cycle, along with the school’s own teaching staff.
Between 2020 and 2024, 8,419 pupils have completed the training across the city.
More information available on the First Step Cycle website
