manchester metropolitan crucial crew evaluation 2008

Manchester Metropolitan Crucial Crew

Evaluation Report

6th October - 21st October 2008

The University of Manchester, Owens Park, Fallowfield, Manchester

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Introduction October 2008 2

Manchester Metropolitan Crucial Crew Evaluation Report

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.

Manchester Metropolitan Crucial Crew operates for twelve days in each academic year.

During this time more than 1,500 Central Manchester school children will attend. This

evaluation relates to the event which ran from Monday 6th October to Friday 21st October

2008 inclusive. The event is co-ordinated by the Children’s Safety Education Foundation

(Registered Charity Numbers: 1103344 and SCO37714).

The University of Manchester, Owens Park Complex hosted the event. This venue provided

an environment that is conducive to learning. The presentations took place in areas that

were clearly segregated, allowing the children to concentrate and absorb the instructions

and advice that is given to them.

The agencies attending ensured that their presentations were as interactive as possible

and reflect current dangers to children. We know that children learn by ‘doing’ rather

than being ‘told’.

Greater Manchester Police used an interactive game with handsets to teach the children

how to be ‘streetwise’. MMAGS used a combination of video and role play to teach

children about the dangers of gang culture. North West Ambulance Service teach the

recovery position, which they all practice, supervised by a skilled paramedic.

“A fab morning! The kids as usual gained so much from Crucial Crew! Many thanks! All sessions were well planned and informative.” All Saints Primary School

All schools in ‘B Division’ were invited to attend Crucial Crew, including a Pupil Referral Unit.

Unique to events co-ordinated by CSEF, each school that attends is visited after the event

to measure the children’s retention of skills they learnt on the day. 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.

Every school has embraced Crucial Crew and see it as an integral part of PSHE. In some

instances, they have created 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 Manchester

Metropolitan Crucial Crew. Special thanks to the Partnership’s Board, Zochonis Charitable

Foundation 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 Norman Gillson and his team at Owens Park for their patience

and support throughout the event.

Best wishes,

Graham Buckingham,

Event Co-ordinator,

Children’s Safety Education Foundation.

“Engaging and very informative, children have learnt a lot. Well organised and age appropriate. Thanks alot!” Crowcroft Park Primary School

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Pupil Questionnaire AnalysisTo ascertain the 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 1,500 children representing 38 schools and 1 Pupil Referral Unit attended the

sessions between 6th October and 21st October 2008.

The schools that provided data for this evaluation are indicated ( � ) below.

The schools that attended are:-

Pre-Data Post-Data

Stanley Grove Community Primary School �

St Luke's C of E Primary School

Webster Primary School

St Francis RC Primary School

Armitage C of E Primary School � �

All Saints Primary School � �

Crowcroft Park Primary School � �

Plymouth Grove Primary � �

St Joseph's RC Primary School

St Richard's RC Primary School � �

St Agnes C of E Primary School � �

St Chrysostom's C of E Primary School

St Andrew's C of E Primary School � �

Medlock Primary School

Birchfields Primary School

St James' C of E Primary School

St Kentigern's RC Primary School � �

Wilbraham Primary School

Bishop Bilsborrow Memorial RC Primary � �

Claremont Primary School

Heald Place Primary School � �

St Edward's RC Primary School

St Wilfrid's RC Primary School � �

Rolls Crescent Primary School � �

The Peacock School (PRU) � �

St Phillip's C of E Primary School � �

Holy Name RC Primary School � �

St Mary's C of E Junior School � �

Manley Park Primary School � �

Old Hall Drive Primary School � �

Sacred Heart RC Junior School

Aspinal Primary School � �

St James' C of E Primary School

Abbey Hey Primary School � �

Alma Park Primary School � �

St Mary's RC Primary School

St Johns Primary School � �

Acacias Primary School � �

Chapel Street Primary School � �

* PLEASE NOTE: Three additional schools returned the forms anonymously.

Evaluation October 2008 4


“Fantastic - well organised, prepared and swiftly delivered. Thanks.”Plymouth Grove Primary

Question Correct Answer

1. How often should a household smoke Every dayalarm be tested? � Every week

Every 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. When you are out should you keep your In your hand for all to see?mobile phone and ipod: � Safely out of sight in your bag?

Lit up and around your neck?

4. Who should you register your www.bbc.co.ukmobile with? � www.immobilise.com

www.robme.com

5. If you are out late, should you: Walk home alone?� Walk home with a group of friends?

Walk home by yourself through a dark park

6. What is the minimum length of time of 2 weeksan ASBO? 2 months

� 2 years

7. What is the ultimate punishment for A police cautionbreaching an ASBO? � A prison sentence

A fine

8. Where do you go to be given � Magistrates Courtan ASBO? Police Station

The Library

9. What’s the biggest cause of � Inattentioncrashes / collisions? Speed

Drink Drive

10. What’s the most dangerous age to � 11-15 year oldsbe a pedestrian? 6-11 year olds

0-5 year olds

11. If you are using your mobile phone / ipod Keep talking / listeningwhilst approaching a safe place to cross, � Turn phone off / ipod offwhat should you do? Tell them you will phone them back

5 Evaluation: Children’s Questionnaire


“Superb activities and very informative. Excellent scenarios and on the whole it was very wellorganised. Content and delivery of a very high standard.” St Richard’s RC Primary School

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“Great morning! Children thoroughly enjoyed it. Think the timing is just right.”Aspinal Primary School

12. When you see your bus approaching, how � Hold out your armdo you signal for the driver to stop? Hold out your leg

Hold out your school bag

13. A young person can pay the concessionary � 16 years oldfare on public transport until they are: 36 years old

20 years old

14. What is GMPTE’s young persons public � www.dingding.org.uktransport website called? www.pingping.org.uk

www.singsing.org.uk

15. How many people does it take to make 7 or moreup a gang? 10 or more

� 3 or more50 or more

16. Someone asks you to deliver a package Deliver the package, you could do withfor them. They say they will give you £20 the money and you don’t want to for doing this, what do you do? disappoint this person.

Do the delivery, this will help you to become part of the gang.

� Say no you can’t deliver the package because you have something else to do.Say you will do the delivery but dump the package in the bin.

17. If you or your family are concerned The dog wardenabout gangs, who can you call? � The MMAGS team

The gang bustersThe local chippy

Summary• 1,530 children polled pre visit.

• 1,530 children polled post visit.

• Percentage refers to the number of children that answered each question correctly as a proportion of the total.

PRE-VISIT POST-VISIT DIFFCORRECT % CORRECT % %

Q1 427 28 882 58 30Q2 594 39 1,278 84 45Q3 925 60 899 59 -1Q4 798 52 1,310 86 34Q5 964 63 766 50 -13Q6 310 20 976 64 44Q7 325 21 831 54 33Q8 411 27 514 34 7Q9 217 14 776 51 37Q10 274 18 1,064 70 52Q11 613 40 1,246 81 41Q12 1,039 68 1,189 78 10Q13 735 48 1,215 79 31Q14 573 37 898 59 22Q15 527 34 1,106 72 38Q16 684 45 1,047 68 23Q17 496 32 1,009 66 34AVG 38% 65% 27%

7 Evaluation: Crucial Crew Objectives October 2008


“We all thoroughly enjoyed today. The children made several comments about their morning here,saying ‘that was fun!’ Especially the fire one!” St Luke’s C of E Primary School

School CommentsIn order to assist the planning and improvement of future events, we canvassed the opinionof the teachers to assist with improving the scheme. 27 forms were returned.

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 10keep 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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“Excellent, valuable experience for all. Everybody engaged throughout. Looking forward to repeatand reinforce most of the information given today.” St Joseph’s RC Primary School

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.

“A fantastic afternoon! Informative, practical and enjoyable. Gang talk was very appropriate and worthwhile.” Wilbraham Primary School

9 October 2008


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.

Scenario Details 10


“Excellent - good delivery and some very useful discussion points.”St Agnes C of E Primary School

ASBAT• What is anti-social behaviour?

• What Manchester City Council do to combat anti-social behaviour.

• Consequences of anti-social behaviour to the community, the childs family

and their peers.

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.

GMPTE• Teach children about general safety on public transport.

• Reading and understanding bus stops. How they can assist when the child is lost.

• How to hail a bus safely, general ticket information and ID cards.

• What is acceptable behaviour on public transport.

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“Interesting and informative and fun - very pleasant presenters.”St Andrew’s C of E Primary School

MMAGS• What constitutes a gang.

• The vote of MMAGS and how to make contact.

• Understanding peer pressure.

• Consequences of delivering packages.

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 summoning assistance

from the emergency services.

Manchester 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.

Please score the scenarios for effectiveness.

1 = very poor to 10 = excellent

ASBAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Anti-social behaviour

Comment:

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:

GMPTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Safety on public transport

Comment:

MMAGS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Comment:

North West Ambulance Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

DRS AB and the recovery position

Comment:

Manchester Road Safety Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Road safety

Comment:

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“Extremely well organised and informative. Children really enjoyed themselves and were really interested.” St Chrysostom’s C of E Primary School

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“A good day - keeping the children really engaged and interested.”St John’s Primary School

School representatives were asked to score each agency’s presentation from 1 to 10 for

effectiveness. 27 out of 39 questionnaires were returned.

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“Great informative sessions interactive for the children and eye opening for everyone.”Rolls Crescent Primary School

“A really enjoyable fun activity!Lots of very important information

presented in a lively, stimulating way.Instructors were excellent.”

St. James’ C of E Primary School

15 Evaluation: Logistical Aspects October 2008


“Questions and language used were at children’s levels. Although the event was on serious issues it was all made fun and interesting for all! Thank you.” St Francis RC Primary School

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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“We all enjoyed the activities, the staff were really friendly and the children responded well. Some‘interesting’ facts were talked about with the children and MMAGS was useful.” Armitage Primary

Teachers were asked to consider how the key logistical aspects of Crucial Crew,

26 teachers completed this section. The results are as follows:-

1) What did you think of the transportation?

2) What did you think of the venue?

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“Compared to Crucial Crews I’ve attended in Salford in the past - very enjoyable, well organised -enjoying activities. Fantastic! Very happy that follow up will be given.” St Edwards RC Primary

3) What did you think of the briefing?

4) What did you think of the event overall?

Educational Resources


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“Good, fast paced morning. Most activities were very good and snappy. Easy to remember activities and points.” Alma Park Primary School

Manchester Metropolitan Crucial Crew Handbook

Every child that attends Manchester Metropolitan Crucial Crew receives a copy of the

Manchester Metropolitan 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

“A really great way to get across lots of important messages aboutsafety to children who are old enough to really appreciate what they

are being told. The pace of the afternoon was really good, and all theadults that we came into contact with were really able to work with

the children at a level that was appropriate. The children had afabulous time, kids learn when they’re having fun!”

Abbey Hey Primary School

“Super Event! Very pacy and lots of learning going on!Children seemed to get a lot from it. Staff enjoyed it too. Will be glad to have a follow up session. Fantastic visit!”

Manley Park Primary School

“The children were very enthusiastic and listened well. They were not sure what to expect but learnt a lot in a fun way. The timings

worked very well, the 1 minute whistle was a good prompt. Thanks very much.”

Webster Primary School

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