stoke on trent crucial crew evaluation 2008

Stoke Crucial Crew

Evaluation Report

8th September - 23rd September 2008

Martin Leake House, TA Centre, Waterloo Road, Cobridge, Stoke On Trent

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G R O U P

“Ensure that more children, including disabled children, have access to activities such as Crucial Crew.”

Staying Safe: Action Plan

Introduction September 2008 2

Stoke On Trent 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 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 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.

Stoke on Trent Crucial Crew operates for five weeks in each academic year. During this

time more than 2,700 Stoke school children will attend. This evaluation relates to the event

which ran from Monday 8th September to Tuesday 23rd September 2008 inclusive.

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

Charity Numbers: 1103344 and SCO37714).

The TA Centre, Cobridge, hosted the event. This venue provided an environment that is

conducive to learning. The presentations take 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 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’.

British Transport Police use an interactive ‘ghost box’ to teach the children how to be safe

on the railways. The Safer City Partnerships used role play to deliver messages around

anti-social behaviour. West Midlands Ambulance Service taught the recovery position,

which they all practice, supervised by a skilled paramedic.

“The children really enjoyed the whole experience and learnt a lot of valuable information. This is definitely a programme that should be available to all Year 6’s. A fantastic experience for all.”

Forest Park Primary School

The Foundation has set out to measure understanding and reinforce key messages learnt

on 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 have 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 first event can be seen in this report.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported Stoke Crucial

Crew. Special thanks to the Safer City Partnership and Staffordshire Housing 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 Captain Kevin O’Riordan and his team at the TA Centre for

their patience and support throughout the event.

Best wishes,

Luan Bott,

Event Co-ordinator,

Children’s Safety Education Foundation.

“A good range of informative, essential information, all delivered in a fun and practical way.Would definitely tell other schools and colleagues about it.”

Grove 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 before 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 1,318 children representing 35 schools attended the sessions between

8th September and 23rd September 2008. Of these 924 pupils completed the

pre-event evaluation. 905 pupils completed the post-event evaluation. This represents

students attending 25 of the 35 schools. The schools that provided data for this evaluation

are indicated ( � ) below.

PRE-DATA POST-DATA

Abbey Hulton Primary � �

Ball Green Primary � �

Burnwood Primary

Carmountside Primary � �

Eaton Park Primary � �

Forest Park Primary (NEW) � �

Goldenhill Primary � �

Greenways Primary

Grove Junior � �

Hanley St Luke's CE (A) Primary � �

Hillside Primary

Holden Lane Primary � �

Hollywall Primary � �

John Baskeyfield CE (C) Primary � �

Kingsland Primary � �

Maple Court Primary � �

Mill Hill Primary

Milton Primary � �

Moorpark Junior

New Ford Primary � �

Norton Primary � �

Our Lady & St Benedict RC(A) Primary � �

Packmoor Primary � �

Smallthorne Primary � �

Sneyd Green Primary � �

St George & St Martin's RC(A) Primary � �

St Joseph's RC(A) Primary � �

St Mark's CE (A) Primary � �

St Mary's CE (A) Primary

St Mary's RC(A) Primary � �

St Peter's RC(A) Primary � �

St Wilfrid's RC(A) Primary

Summerbank Primary

Waterside Primary

Whitfield Valley Primary

Evaluation September 2008 4


“This is loads better than learning about safety in the classroom - practising resuscitation on the dummy was good” Pupil

Question Correct Answer

1. What do you think is anti-social Throwing stones at cars

behaviour? Swearing in the street

Scratching your name on the park bench

�All of the above

2. What would you do if your mate was Laugh and join in

being rude to someone in the street? Stay quiet and say nothing

�Tell them to stop and walk away

3. What is alcohol? �Alcohol is a dangerous drug

Alcohol is harmless

Alcohol is not a drug

Alcohol is a drug but is harmless

4. What organ in the body gets rid of Kidneys

alcohol? �Liver

Brain

Heart

5. How many children are admitted to 0

hospital every day through alcohol? 1

7

�13

6. How often should you check Daily

the smoke alarms in your home? �Weekly

Monthly

Annually

7. Two thirds of all fires in the home Living room

start in which room? Bedroom

�Kitchen

Landing

8. On average a closed door in a house 5

will stop a fire from spreading for how �15

many minutes? 25

35

9. What is the stopping distance for a 15 metres

car travelling at 70mph on a dry 30 metres

motorway? Half the length of a football pitch

�The whole length of a football pitch

10. What is the speed limit on the 60mph

motorway for cars? 65mph

�70mph

80mph

5 Evaluation: Children’s Questionnaire September 2008


“A very enriching and informative way of teaching the children essential life skills. A very enjoyable morning.” Waterside Primary School

11. How far apart are the orange 100 metres

emergency telephone boxes? 500 metres

1 km

�1 mile

12. How old do you have to be to 14 years

buy a knife? 16 years

�18 years

21 years

13. When is it ok to carry a knife If it’s only to protect myself and not to use

for protection? against someone else

When you are over 18

�Never

As long as it can’t be seen as you are walking about

14. What is the length of time you Up to 6 months

can be sent to prison for Up to 1 year

carrying a knife? Up to 2 years

�Up to 4 years

15. When do they turn the Midnight

electricity off on the railway? Sunday

�Never

Christmas Day

16. Where must you always stand In front of the yellow line

on the platform when waiting On the yellow line

for the train? �Behind the yellow line

On the edge of the platform

17. Why is it important to put an To make them comfortable

unconscious person in the To roll them out of danger

recovery position? �To keep their airway clear

To stop their hair getting messy

Summary• 924 children polled pre visit.

• 905 children polled post visit.

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

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“Everything that the children have learnt today could one day save their lives or somebody elses” Grove Junior

PRE-VISIT POST-VISIT DIFFCORRECT % CORRECT % %

Q1 77.60 90.96 13.36Q2 90.36 91.88 1.52Q3 48.08 81.88 33.80Q4 48.76 82.72 33.96Q5 41.80 90.12 48.32Q6 32.92 83.04 50.12Q7 74.44 94.36 19.92Q8 41.28 66.92 25.64Q9 15.12 56.20 41.08Q10 35.32 62.68 27.36Q11 37.84 67.60 29.76Q12 54.16 65.64 11.48Q13 62.08 83.76 21.68Q14 18.52 51.68 33.16Q15 54.80 91.80 37.00Q16 88.12 95.80 7.68Q17 61.80 87.92 26.12AVG 51.94 79.12 27.17

7 Evaluation: Crucial Crew Objectives September 2008


“Never mind the children, the staff have learned a lot today too!!! An excellent morning, full of fun activities - we all really enjoyed it. Thanks.” Abbey Hulton Primary

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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“We haven’t got a smoke alarm so I’m going to tell my mum to phone the fireman to get one - it’s free!” Pupil

Schools were asked to consider how the objectives of Crucial Crew were met. A total of 20

Teachers Questionnaires were returned, 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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“Excellent afternoon. Sharp, snappy, well paced and packed with useful information. Thank you.” Carmountside 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.

Scenario Details September 2008 10


“The railway man was ace - it’s too scary to play on the tracks.” Pupil

A-one+• 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.

British Transport Police• Utilising purpose built equipment, the ‘track off’ scenario is aimed at educating

young people about the dangers and consequences of Railway Crime.

Safer City Partnership• What is anti-social behaviour?

• What are the consequences of anti-social behaviour to the community,

family members and peers?

• What the Safer City Partnership do to combat anti-social behaviour.

Staffordshire 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.

“Fantastic and informative morning. Lots learnt by all!” St George & St Martin’s RC(A) Primary

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Staffordshire Police• Illegal possession of knives and the consequences if caught.

• General personal safety advice.

• Preventing children becoming victims of crime.

West Midlands 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.

Young People’s Drug Project• Promote healthy lifestyles – highlight the dangers of

alcohol and its misuse.

• Demonstrate in a practical way one of the many effects of alcohol.

Evaluation: Scenario Activities September 2008 12


“Messing with knives is sad, didn’t know you might get hurt yourself.” Pupil

Please score the scenarios for effectiveness.

1 = very poor to 10 = excellent

A-one+ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Motorway Safety

Comment:

British Transport Police 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Railway safety

Comment:

The Safer City Partnership 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Anti-social Behaviour

Comment:

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Fire escape plan

Comment:

Staffordshire Police Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Street robbery and personal safety

Comment:

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

DRS AB and the recovery position

Comment:

The Young People’s Drug Project 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Dangers of Alcohol

Comment:

13 Individual Scenarios September 2008


“Great participation by the children and information clearly went in. This must not be a one off event as lessons learnt are crucial to Y6 children every year. Congratulations to all involved in the organisation.”

Jane Sawyers, Chief Superintendent, Staffordshire Police

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

effectiveness. 25 out of 35 questionnaires were returned.

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“I’m going to tell my dad next time we are on the motorway that it takes one football pitch to totally stop.” Pupil

15 Evaluation: Logistical Aspects September 2008


“It was very enlightening and pitched at the right level for the children. We must follow this up.” Lord Mayor, Councillor Derek Capey

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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“I didn’t know you were supposed to test your alarm once a week - we never test ours!”Pupil

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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“Fabulous! Real child centred and pro active. The sessions had a real impact on the children - Thanks!” Maple Court Primary School

4) What did you think of the educational resources?

5) What did you think of the event overall?

Educational Resources September 2008 18


“I’ve had a wicked time!” Pupil

Stoke On Trent Crucial Crew Handbook

Every child that attends Crucial Crew receives a copy of the 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 PSHE

and Citizenship.

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

“An excellent way to deliver a key aspect of thePSHCE curriculum, teaching key skills and aspects

for the children to be safe, have respect and develop into responsible citizens.”

Waterside Primary

“Absolutely fantastic! Very informative, interactive and raising awareness, which probably will keep pupils safe

and save lives. Thoroughly enjoyable.”

Hillside Primary

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