Road safety and sustainable travel education
A*STARS programme
We work with schools and other education settings to promote road safety education and active sustainable modes of travel. We want to reduce car use, especially during the school run, by encouraging you to walk, cycle, use public transport or car share. This will help you to:
- reduce your carbon footprint
- improve the health of you and your children
Find out more and see if your child’s school is registered on the A*STARS website or email us with any enquiries.
Training and advice
Cycle training
We offer Bikeability cycle training for young people aged ten years and over in Walsall. You can find out more about the course and what to expect on the Bikeability website.
Email us to book a Bikeability course for your school or group.
Pedestrian training
We offer training to all schools and education settings in Walsall, which:
- helps prevent accidents
- provides an understanding about safety, such as how to find a safe place to cross the road
Email us to request training for children and young people.
Older road users
Email us to find out how we can offer advice to older road users, and give support for continued mobility.
Campaigns
In partnership with the police and fire service, we deliver road safety campaigns. Subjects include:
- drink or drug driving - delivered using a a driving simulator
- mobile phones and driving
- in-car safety - includes free safety check on children’s car seats
Email us to find out which campaigns are running in your area.
Resources for schools and education settings
We have resources that we can lend you to support your road safety education sessions. They include:
- railing banners to promote safety outside school gates
- games
- role play equipment
- books and learning materials
Email us to arrange a loan.
