Wait on the pavement until the whole group is together. i.e. not stretched out or in dribs and drabs. With particularly large groups, break the group into smaller groups with a specified person in charge of each group.
Cross at a recognised crossing point where possible. It is safer to cross at subways, footbridges, pedestrian islands, zebra and pelican crossings.
Look all around for traffic and listen. Ensure both directions can be seen comfortably i.e. not near bends, junctions or parked cars if they obstruct the view of the supervising adult or the drivers. If traffic is coming, let it pass. Look all around again.
Cross as a tight group in pairs.
Cross in the shortest distance possible – i.e. a straight line not a diagonal.
If in doubt, don’t cross. Always walk across, don’t run.
Supervising adult must go into the road first and stand in the centre of the road looking both ways until the last child is over and then take up the rear. This must be done as quickly as possible.
Keep looking and listening for traffic while the group crosses.
Any instructions given to the children must be clear and precise, telling them to stop or wait or go.
