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Road Safety Education in SchoolsRoad Safety in the CurriculumWe can provide schools and teachers with lesson plans to help incorporate road safety in the national curriculum. Please see our contacts page for details Theatre in Education (T.I.E)Many touring productions have visited island schools giving hard hitting and memorable road safety messages to island pupils. Click here for information on touring companies who have brought TIE to the Isle of Wight. Minibus trainingOur minibus and Multi People Vehicle (MPVs) training is for all council drivers, drivers who use council insured minibus and MPVs. These include teachers and carers. Anyone who needs to do this needs to complete the 1 day assessment course paid for by your employer. Costs are £35+VAT. Click here for details Extra curricularWe assist withroad safety proficiency badges for cubs, brownies and scouts. We can also provide assistance in planning for practical road safety sessions. Safe routes to schoolWe also help educate pupils in finding alternative ways to travel to school by using surveys with pupils. Improving the infrastructure around island schools. Activities by ageRoad Safety Education for nursery agesIn car safetyWe can check your child seat to ensure that it is fitted correctly. For more details click here. Road Safety Education for Primary agesCycle trainingIntroduction to cycling for 8-9 year olds. On successful completion can progress to level 2 at middle school Click here for further details Walking busCreating and managing walking buses around the Island. If you would like to find out more click here. Walk to school and Walk on Wednesdays (WoW)Ded) icated campaigns for parents to leave the car at home and for pupils to travel to school as pedestrians or cyclists. Keep fit, stay healthy, save money. For further details click here Education on using roadsPractical training on using various types of pedestrian crossings and hazard perception to aid in everyday life. Wheelchair trainingRoad safety training to users. Disabled group teaching and practical. For further details click here Middle SchoolsCycle trainingLevel 2 - On road cycling for 10+ year olds. Once completed can progress to level 3 Level 3 - Independent cycling for 10+ year olds. Practical session costing £25 in total. A one-to-one session with an instructor. Covers route planning, gears, basic maintenance Click here for further details High SchoolsPre-driver trainingFor 16-17 year olds to provide them with the basic car control skills to make them safer and more responsible drivers. Costs are £21 per student for 11 hours tuition. For further details click here
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