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Evaluation of the National Network of Child Pedestrian Training Pilot Projects in Scotland

DescriptionExamination of the field trial of a practical child pedestrian skills training programme (Kerbcraft) in 12 local authorities in Scotland, with particular attention to delivery and implementation.
ISBN978 0755968923
Official Print Publication DateMarch 2008
Website Publication DateMarch 25, 2008

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Kirstie Whelan, Elizabeth Towner, Gail Errington, Jane Powell, Centre for Child and Adolescent Health, University of the West of England
ISBN 978 0 7559 6892 3
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CONTENTS

SECTION ONE INTRODUCTION

SECTION TWO BACKGROUND TO THE EVALUATION STUDY
Kerbcraft Training
Development of the Kerbcraft Model
Overall Aims and Objectives of the Evaluation Project
Key Outcomes from the Overall Evaluation Study

SECTION THREE KERBCRAFT IN SCOTLAND
The National Network in Scotland
The Scottish Evaluation Study

SECTION FOUR RESULTS FROM SCOTTISH EVALUATION STUDIES

SECTION 4A VOLUNTEER SURVEYS IN SCOTLAND
Rationale
Method
Summary of Overall Results (English and Scottish Schemes Combined)
Discussion of Scottish Scheme Results, which differed from the Main Study Sample

SECTION 4B SCOTTISH CASE STUDY
Rationale
Method
Key Outcomes from 'Model' Case Study Schools in the Overall Sample
Results from Scottish Model School Case Study
Setting-Up, Management and Maintenance of Kerbcraft Schemes
Impact on the School, Volunteers, Community and Parents
Factors for Success and Failure
Sustainability
Comments on Kerbcraft and the Scottish Education System
Points of Interest Arising from Other Case Studies Across English Kerbcraft Schemes

SECTION 4C CO-ORDINATOR AND ROAD SAFETY OFFICER SURVEYS
Rationale
Methods
Summary of Key Outcomes from Overall Survey of Co-Ordinators (England and Scotland Combined)
Survey Results from Scottish Co-Ordinators

SECTION 4D HEAD TEACHER SURVEY
Rationale
Method
Summary of Key Outcomes from Overall Evaluation (England and Scotland Combined)
Survey Results from Scottish Head Teachers
Setting Up, Management and Maintenance of Schemes
Delivering the Training
Impact on Schools, Communities and Volunteers
Factors for Success and Failure of Schemes
Sustainability of Schemes

SECTION FIVE COMMENTARY AND CONCLUSIONS

SECTION SIX FUTURE DELIVERY OF KERBCRAFT TRAINING

SECTION SEVEN REFERENCES

It should be noted that since this research was commissioned a
new Scottish government has been formed, which means that the
report reflects commitments and strategic objectives conceived
under the previous administration. The policies, strategies,
objectives and commitments referred to in this report should not
therefore be treated as current Government policy.

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

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