Almost 30 years of Crucial Crew celebrated as pupils attend event at Telford College
Almost three generations of pupils have received training designed to teach essential life skills, thanks to an event organised by Telford and Wrekin Council.
Now in its 29th year, more than 2,000 pupils attended the Crucial Crew event at Telford College over a three-week period.
Boys and girls in year six, about to step up to secondary education, gained essential skills to prepare them for adulthood.
Councillor Kelly Middleton (Lab), cabinet member for healthy, safer and stronger communities and partnerships, said:
"There are several Crucial Crew events in the country, and ours is one of the best attended. Nearly every school in the borough takes part.
“We take so much information for granted as an adult, Crucial Crew helps make sure young people learn important skills at an impressionable time in their lives.
"I would very much like to thank Telford College, who have been a great venue for an event of this size and nature."
Every year the training is reviewed to ensure its relevant and is delivered by professional partners including, the Police, Fire and Rescue, Health Authority, and other specialists.
Safety themes ranged from dangers around water, electricity, fire, roads, health and wellbeing, vaping, strangers, knife crime, exploitation, and alcohol abuse.
