Trafford Crucial Crew Evaluation 2007

Trafford Crucial Crew

Evaluation Report

10th September - 28th September 2007

T.A. Centre, Old Trafford

Introduction Sept 2007 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 may, in the future, 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 may 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 10th September to Friday 28th September 2007 inclusive.

The event is co-ordinated by the Children’s Safety Education Foundation (Registered

Charity No: 1103344).

The TA Centre, Kings Road hosted the event for the second time. This venue provides 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 scenario 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’.

Greater Manchester Police use an interactive 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 resuscitation and the recovery position, which they all

practice, supervised by a skilled paramedic.

“You are so valued as a resource and the children gain a great deal from the experience - thanks! Exciting, informative and pitched just right.” St Michael’s

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

needs.

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 eight out

of the forty three schools attending the September event have been visited. The remainder

will be visited before the end of this academic year.

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.

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.

We 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 supporting 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 Major Carter and his team for their patience and support

throughout the event.

Best wishes,

Gill Paget,

Event Co-ordinator,

Children’s Safety Education Foundation.

“Superb as ever! A really useful and informative afternoon. The children have benefited enormously!Thank you all for your time and expertise! ” Wellfield Junior School

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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 1,643 children representing 43 schools attended the sessions between

10th September and 28th September 2007. Of these 1,364 pupils completed the

pre-event evaluation. 1,239 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-DATAABBOTSFORD PREP SCHOOL � �

ACRE HALL PRIMARY � �

ALTRINCHAM C OF E � �

BOWDON C OF E SCHOOL � �

BOWDON PREP SCHOOL � �

BROADHEATH PRIMARY � �

BROOMWOOD PRIMARY � �

CHERRY MANOR PRIMARY � �

CULCHETH HALL SCHOOL � �

DAVYHULME JUNIORS � �

ENGLISH MARTYR’S PRIMARY � �

FOREST GATE PRIMARY �

FIRS PRIMARY � �

GORSE HILL PRIMARY �

KINGS ROAD PRIMARY � �

KINGSWAY PRIMARY � �

LONGFORD PARK SPECIAL SCHOOL �

MOORLAND JUNIORS �

MOSS PARK JUNIORS �

NAVIGATION PRIMARY �

OLDFIELD BROW PRIMARY �

OLD TRAFFORD COMMUNITY �

OUR LADY OF LOURDES � �

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY � �

PARK ROAD PRIMARY (SALE) � �

PARK ROAD PRIMARY (TIMPERLEY) � �

PARTINGTON PRIMARY � �

SPRINGFIELD PRIMARY � �

STAMFORD PARK JUNIORS � �

ST ALPHONSUS RC PRIMARY � �

ST HILDA’S PRIMARY � �

ST HUGH OF LINCOLN � �

ST MARGARET’S WARD �

ST MARY’S C OF E (DAVY) � �

ST MATTHEW’S C OF E PRIMARY �

ST MICHAEL’S C OF E PRIMARY � �

ST MONICA’S RC PRIMARY � �

ST VINCENTS RC PRIMARY � �

TYNTESFIELD PRIMARY � �

URMSTON JUNIORS � �

VICTORIA PARK JUNIORS � �

WELLFIELD JUNIORS � �

WORTHINGTON PRIMARY � �

Scenario Evaluation Sept 2007 4


“Well organised and just the right length of activities to hold the children’s interest. Keen and very polite adults set a good example to our pupils.” Moss Park Junior

5 Evaluation: Children’s Questionnaire


“Another wonderful visit. The children have really enjoyed themselves. The interactive police and road safety talks were fantastic - thank you! ” Acre Hall

Question Correct Answer 1. How often should the battery inside a Every day

household smoke alarm be checked? � 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. If you found a needle whilst playing � Tell an adultoutside, what should you do? Bury it

Forget about itPick it up

4. What is the best way to be a non-smoker? Chew gumWear patches

� Don’t startUse willpower

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 The length of your classroom

brakes how far will it travel before it stops? The length of a busThe length of the swimming baths

� The length of a football pitch8. By law, what colour reflector should be White

fitted to the rear of all bikes? GreenYellow

� Red

9. Where is the safest place to carry a � An inside pocketmobile phone? On a belt hook

In your handIn your school bag

Summary• 1,364 children polled pre visit

• 1,239 children polled post visit

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

PRE-VISITS POST-VISIT RESULTS DIFFCORRECT % CORRECT % %

Q1 463 34 731 59 25Q2 948 70 1070 86 16Q3 1227 90 1223 98 8Q4 1094 80 1072 87 7Q5 1250 92 1183 95 3Q6 462 39 793 64 25Q7 183 13 935 75 62Q8 419 31 740 60 29Q9 824 60 1033 83 23

AVG 57 79 22

Evaluation: Crucial Crew Objectives Sept 2007 6


“Many thanks. The children learned much about staying safe; and enjoyed themselves at the same time.” Broomwood

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 accident 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10or 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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“A really valuable experience. Offers me plenty of scope for carrying on with the work. Many thanks.” Abbotsford

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.

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“Very informative. I’m sure the experiences will lead to some meaningful discussion back at school.” Forest Gate 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.

9 Evaluation: Scenario Activities


“What a lovely morning! We all enjoyed the session and thank all the helpers and speakers for their time. Many thanks.” St Matthews C of E

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 medicine safety

Comment:

Trafford Strategic Transport & Road Safety Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Road Safety

Comment:

Scenario Details Sept 2007 10


“Very good as always. Giving children something to think about. Learning made interesting and enjoyable.” Gorse Hill

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.

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.

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“An excellent event which our girls enjoy every year. Each workshop is very informative and the event is always well organised and delivered.” Culcheth Hall

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 summonising 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

cigarettes and alcohol;

• Discuss medicine safety;

• Give practical advice on what to do if children come

across discarded needles.

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.

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

effectiveness. 20 out of 34 questionnaires were returned.

Individual Scenarios Sept 2007 12


“Excellent, I wish I had something like this when I was young. Thank you very much!” Park Road

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“Just the trick to help the children learn and remember. Crucial Crew is a vital part for the children’s understanding of their own/others safety!” Park Road Primary School

Educational Resources Sept 2007

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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

“Brilliant! Short, sharp, sweet - to the point! Perfect for children of this age. Excellent organisation. Good teachers will follow up immediately!” Cherry Manor Primary School

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“Very informative. I’m sure the

experiences will lead to some meaningful

discussion back at school.”Forest Gate Primary, Partington

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