The modern road environment is dangerous for children. They need to acquire the skills to help them cope with it. As they grow older they will make various transport choices – as pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users and young riders and drivers.

The transport they use and the way they use it will affect the future road environment and the level of danger it contains. Children therefore need to learn both how to cope with danger and how the transport choices they make affect the safety of others.

Bath & North East Somerset Council has nearly 60 School Crossing Patrols and offers a comprehensive education service to all schools.