Scottish Government

Carole Millar Research
ISBN 0 7559 6154 4 (Web only publication)
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CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Executive summary

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Aims and Objectives
1.3 Methodology
1.4 Structure of this report

Chapter 2 Distribution
2.1 The launch of Streetsense
2.2 Means of distribution
2.3 Timing of delivery of Streetsense

Chapter 3 Promoting Streetsense
3.1 Methods of promotion
3.2 Ongoing promotion
3.3 Liaison with Local Authority education departments
3.4 Awareness of Streetsense
3.5 How schools heard of Streetsense

Chapter 4 Training
4.1 Extent of training offered
4.2 Road Safety Officers' perception of training
4.3 Teachers' perception of training
4.4 Cascading training
4.5 Training new teachers
4.6 Suggestions for the provision of training

Chapter 5 Extent of Use
5.1 Who uses Streetsense?
5.2 Reasons for not using Streetsense
5.3 Which year groups use Streetsense?
5.4 Which parts of Streetsense are used?
5.5 Feedback about level of use

Chapter 6 Using Streetsense
6.1 How is Streetsense used?
6.2 The components of Streetsense
6.3 A preference for structure by level or by primary school year
6.4 The balance of worksheets based lessons and practical activity
6.5 Composite classes
6.6 Curriculum links
6.7 Curricular Review
6.8 Involving parents
6.9 Other road safety resources
6.10 Support to schools

Chapter 7 Perceptions of Streetsense
7.1 General perception
7.2 Packaging
7.3 Additional resources
7.4 Layout

Chapter 8 Accessing Streetsense
8.1 Number of copies
8.2 Web access
8.3 Sharing
8.4 Photocopying

Chapter 9 Outcome

Chapter 10 Strengths and Weaknesses
10.1 Strengths
10.2 Weaknesses
10.3 Improvements
10.4 Good practice
10.5 Some final comments

Chapter 11 Conclusion and Recommendations

Appendix 1: Strengths of Streetsense
Appendix 2: Weaknesses of Streetsense
Appendix 3: Suggested improvements
Appendix 4: Examples of good practice

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.