The scheme aims to teach children three pedestrian skills.
- Choosing Safe Places and routes to cross the road.
- Crossing Safely at Parked Cars.
- Crossing Safely at Junctions.
The scheme is unique in that parent, grandparents and guardians volunteer to train the children after receiving training from the scheme co-ordinator.
Pictured are just some of the volunteers at the awards ceremonies in 2004, 2005 and 2006. The members of the Kerbcraft volunteer groups have committed their time and effort year after year in all weathers!
Kerbcraft has delivered training to over 500 children within West Dunbartonshire and has now become a firm favourite within the school timetable. The scheme helps not only to deliver key pedestrian skills, but also promotes health and well being.
42% of our volunteers have utilised their Kerbcraft skills to enter into the workplace and further education. The training volunteers receive reaches farther than just Road Safety. Training is provided for interview skills, time management, assertiveness, team building, interactive communication and presentation. These skills are often sought after by employers and further education establishments and have delivered real benefits to local people.
If you would like to know more about the Kerbcraft schemes nationwide visit the Kerbcraft website.
Or if you would like to volunteer telephone 01389 737176 or email heed@west-dunbarton.gov.uk.
