trafford crucial crew evaluation 2008

Trafford Crucial Crew

Evaluation Report

15th September - 26th September 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 September 2008 2

Tra fford Cruc ia l Crew Evaluat ion 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, dealing with changes in their lives - such

as a move to Secondary school.

The aim of the Crucial Crew event is to raise each participant’s 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 15th September to Friday 26th September 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’, so all agencies are encouraged to make

their presentations interactive.

For example, Greater Manchester Police use a Qwizdom 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.

“Even better than last year! All children excited to take part and fully engaged at all times. Thank you for teaching us how to stay safe!” Partington Primary

All schools in the borough, including those with special needs, are invited to attend

Crucial Crew.

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 of

the twenty seven schools that attended the event have been visited and their results form

the basis of this report.

Our aim is to measure understanding and reinforce key messages from the day. The post

course evaluation is completed using interactive handsets. I then introduce a short session

on internet safety, which is not currently part of the format. We talk about what happens

after the event and how the children have used their new found knowledge. I encourage

them and their teachers to use the 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.

I 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.

I 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.

“Wonderful as usual. Very well organised - it didn’t seem as rushed today. Great opportunity for all the children - see you next year!” Oldfield Brow

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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 1,130 children and 93 adults representing 27 schools attended the sessions

between 15th September and 26th September 2008. Of these, 958 pupils completed

the pre-event evaluation. 958 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

BROADHEATH PRIMARY � �

ST MARGARET WARD � �

HIGHFIELD PRIMARY � �

OLDFIELD BROW PRIMARY � �

ST MARY’S CE PRIMARY � �

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY � �

URMSTON JUNIOR SCHOOL � �

FLIXTON JUNIOR SCHOOL � �

SEYMOUR PARK PRIMARY � �

DAVYHULME JUNIOR SCHOOL � �

ENGLISH MARTYRS PRIMARY � �

ACRE HALL PRIMARY � �

ABBOTSFORD PREP. SCHOOL � �

MOSS PARK JUNIOR SCHOOL � �

THE FIRS PRIMARY � �

FOREST GATE PRIMARY SCHOOL � �

KINGS ROAD PRIMARY � �

BROOKLANDS PRIMARY � �

WELLFIELD JUNIORS � �

PARTINGTON PRIMARY � �

GORSE HILL � �

ST TERESA'S RC PRIMARY � �

ALTRINCHAM C of E � �

PARK ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL � �

ST ANN’S RC JUNIORS � �

PICTOR SCHOOL

VICTORIA PARK JUNIOR SCHOOL

Evaluation September 2008 4


“Lessons for life which the children will not forget, taught very effectively. Many thanks to all!” St Mary’s CE Primary

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. What is the most common age group of � 8 - 17 yearsvictims of street robbery? 18 - 25 years

60 - 67 years68 - 75 years

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• 958 children polled pre visit.

• 958 children polled post visit.

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

• 24 Schools provided data.

5 Evaluation: Children’s Questionnaire


“Thank you - again! An excellent morning raising awareness of life skills involving the safety of themselves and others.” Moss Park Junior School

PRE-VISIT POST-VISIT DIFFCORRECT % CORRECT % %

Q1 289 30 677 71 41Q2 674 70 762 80 10Q3 651 68 742 77 9Q4 266 28 300 31 3Q5 877 91 906 84 -7Q6 311 32 729 76 44Q7 145 15 736 77 62Q8 324 34 540 56 22Q9 153 16 536 56 40Q10 191 20 636 66 46AVG 40% 67% 27%

Evaluation: Crucial Crew Objectives September 2008 6


“So very informative, so very much learnt. Really well presented as usual. Very grateful to you all, thank you.” St Margaret Ward

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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“Brilliant, the children and staff had a great time and learnt many lessons to take away.” Our Lady of the Rosary

Schools were asked to consider how the objectives of Crucial Crew were met,

14 of the 27 schools responded. 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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“Very good again with changes and improvements from last year. Thanks”Park Road 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.

“Excellent - my first time here - I’ve learnt a lot and I’m sure the children have as well.”Altrincham C of E

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.

9 Scenario Details


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.

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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“Wonderful afternoon. Well paced, fun, informative and enjoyable activities.Many thanks.” Brooklands Primary School

11 Evaluation: Scenario Activities


“Very informative - good sessions to follow up in school, particularly in science” Urmston Junior School

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. 14 out of 27 questionnaires were returned.

Individual Scenarios September 2008 12


“Excellent as usual. Fantastic opportunity for the children. The swimming section wasmuch better this year. Thanks to all the staff!” Victoria Park Junior School

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“Lots of information presented in an interactive way.Children really enjoyed sessions.” Seymour Park Primary

“A very informative and useful afternoon (as always)! The children really enjoyed themselves and have found out lots of useful information.

Lovely presenters too!”Davyhulme Junior School

Evaluation: Logistical Aspects September 2008 14


“Thank you. A very worthwhile morning of presentations. Lots of possibilities for follow up work linked to curriculum activities.” English Martyrs Primary

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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“Not been for three years and things have moved on - ‘Qwizdom’. The message remains the same - crystal clear. Thanks.” St Teresa’s

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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“Extremely useful to teach the children skill that will help them in the future” Acre Hall Primary

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

17 Educational Resources


“This year was better than last time - really impressed with the new equipment and the standard of tuition. Thanks for a great afternoon.” Partington Primary

“An essential afternoon - so interesting and enjoyable. Children shouted‘Brilliant!’ that says it all! They have learnt alot and interacted well.

All the presenters were straight to the point and kept the children’s interest.Thank you very much - we are going to do an assembly on this -

to reinforce the info and feedback to the rest of the school!”

Flixton Junior School

“Excellent morning - super pace. Remotes gave fantastic assessment material.Enjoyable and informative experience.

Thanks to everyone for all of the hard work, enthusiasm and friendliness!”

Wellfield Junior School

“A really enjoyable morning. The children learned such a lot. I intend to follow-up the activities in class. Thank you to everyone.”

Highfield Primary

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