We've designed our own signs to get drivers to slow down outside our school
Wearside primary school children have designed their own road safety signs to help ensure drivers control their speed and stick to speed limits when passing by their school.
Pupils from St Oswald's CE Primary School in Durham City have now seen the two road signs they have designed installed outside of their school.
The signs, which have been installed under the Highways’ 20mph speed limit sign, shows people and a pet dog walking outside of the school with the message ‘keep us safe’.
The pupils worked alongside local illustrator and author Holly Sterling to help raise awareness with motorists of a reduced 20mph speed limit which will operate outside the school at the start and end of each school day.
Working together, they created artwork inspired by their surroundings and nearby landmarks, which Holly was then able to bring together, for each new road sign.
The session is part of a wider project in Durham City which aims to help raise awareness about road safety amongst primary schoolchildren and also encourage drivers to observe the reduced speed limit outside schools.
After seeing the children’s signs installed, Cllr Tim McGuinness, Cabinet member for rural, farming and transport, said: "These workshops are a fantastic way to engage with schoolchildren and teach them about road safety.
"By combining their knowledge of road safety with their new illustration skills, pupils have created two fantastic murals that they can be proud of.
“The signs also help to encourage drivers to slow down and be mindful of pedestrians crossing the road.
“It's a great example of the innovative work of our road safety team and we look forward to working with more pupils on other exciting projects across the county."