Dear Parent/Carer,
Road Safety Education Programme for Year 7 Students
We are pleased to inform you that, through funding provided by Walsall Council, we have secured a visit from the highly regarded Streetwise Safety Education Project for our Year 7 students.
The Streetwise Road Safety programme is an engaging and interactive theatre-based presentation that aims to help young people understand the importance of making safe choices when using roads and travelling independently. Through a workshop and discussion section, students will explore how distractions and risk-taking behaviours can lead to serious consequences.
What will students learn? The presentation focuses on:
- The dangers of using mobile phones, headphones, and other distractions when near roads.
- How peer pressure and "messing around" with friends can increase risks.
- The importance of remaining alert when travelling.
- Safe ways to cross roads and use pedestrian crossings.
The programme is designed to improve students' awareness, confidence, and decision-making skills, helping them to remain safe in everyday situations.
Event Details
Date: Monday 19th October 2026
Location: Joseph Leckie Academy in the West Hall Performance 1: 9:00 am – 10:00 am ('L' Half)
Performance 2: 10:00 am - 11:00 am ('J' Half)
Cost
There is no cost to families. This opportunity has been fully funded through Walsall Council and forms part of our commitment to promoting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our students.
Road safety is an important life skill, particularly as young people become more independent in their journeys to and from school. We are delighted that our students will benefit from this valuable and engaging learning experience.
If you have any questions regarding the programme, please do not hesitate to contact the academy.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Marie De Rome
Associate Assistant Principal (Designated Safeguarding Lead)
