Will Your Child be Walking to School Independently
It’s that time of year when many parents/carers will be thinking about the return to school. Perhaps this year will be the first your child is walking alone or with their friends. Or maybe your child is changing school and they have a new route to learn. It can be a nerve-wracking time. But, there are things you can do to help your child with the transition and keep them safe.
The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) have published useful guidance titled “Walking to school alone: preparing children to make the journey safely” which covers:
- Peak time for accidents
- Why are accidents so common at this age
- When can children walk to school alone
- Getting ready to make the transition
- The Green Cross Code
To access this guidance to find out more about the above please click here.
