‘Step Up’ is a FREE practical teaching resource for transition pupils. The resource prepares year 5 or 6 pupils for the journey to their new school - where many will experience public transport for the first time. The resource is produced by Metro in conjunction with ‘Innovate Educate’ (-curriculum experts with in depth knowledge of the transition process).
The key messages in the Step Up resource are:
- Planning and preparing for journeys - Equips young people with the skills to make their own choices and gain independence
- Staying safe on the journey - Encourages positive citizenship skills enabling pupils to travel with confidence on public transport.
- Transport choices – Explores the impacts of transport on health and the environment enabling pupils to make informed transport choices
The resource comprises different types of activities such as:
- computer based activities including those which involve web access
- worksheets
- map work
- stimulus for creative work including drama and writing
The activities are designed to appeal to different learning styles, and abilities and are intended to be used during the summer term either in a single day of activities or during a series of shorter sessions over a six week period.
Schools can obtain a
free SAFEMark 'Step Up' pack by calling Metro on
0113 348 1122 or by completing the
online order form.
