Junior Road Safety Officers
Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs) play a vital role in raising road safety awareness and promoting the positive impact that sustainable transport has on our wellbeing and the environment.
Pupils in Year 5 apply at the beginning of the academic year to be a JRSO and those who are selected receive guidance, from our Wellbeing and Physical Health Lead; Mrs Richter. This prepares the JRSOs for the role so that they can present assemblies on road safety topics and organise safe and active travel activities for the local community. They are positive role models who have an interest in the environment and understand the importance of wellbeing and road safety.
At Burford School, the Junior Road Safety Officer Programme forms an integral part of our wellbeing ethos. We strongly believe in the benefits of pupils promoting important road safety, wellbeing and environmental messages as it provides the opportunity to gain confidence, improve communication skills, enhance a positive sense of self, increase problem-solving abilities and foster a sense of inclusion.
Important Dates:
September
TravelWise Week 16th - 22nd September 2023
World Car Free Day 22nd September 2023
Cycle to School Week 25th - 29th September 2023
October
International Walk to School Month 1st - 31st October 2023
National Walk & Roll to School Day 4th October 2023
Be Bright Be Seen Week 16th – 20th October 2023
November
Road Safety Week 19th -25th November 2023
February
Children’s Mental Health Week 5th - 9th February 2024
March
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel 18th - 28th March 2024
May
National Bike and Roll to School
Walk to School Week
June
Ant-idling Day/Clean Air Day 20th June 2024
Brake Kids Walk 19th June 2024