Pupils learn lessons in road safety at Suttons
●
WIDNES youngsters switched the classroom for the boardroom as they went behind the scenes at global logistics company Suttons Group.
As part of the company’s annual Safety Drive programme, a group of more than 50 students from Year 5 at Lunts Heath Primary School were invited to find out more about the multinational firm on their doorstep and learn about staying out of harm’s way on the roads.
Suttons specialises in transporting chemicals and fuel and has depots in America, Asia and Europe, while its headquarters are on Gorsey Lane in Widnes.
The schoolchildren received a presentation on the company’s history and the types of tankers they use, followed by a quiz on safe cycling.
They also took part in an out- door exercise learning about blind spots and found out what a driver can see when a cyclist is riding behind them.
John Sutton, Suttons Group chief executive, said: “It was wonderful to be able to bring some of our local children to see what we do here at Suttons and also learn to be more aware on the road.
“Health and safety is of the utmost importance to Suttons so every year we hold a dedi- cated ‘safety drive’ covering all our sites, those of many of our customers, and the communities we operate in.
“It was particularly pleasing to get local youngsters involved in the initiative.”
A Lunts Heath spokesperson said: “Working in partnership with companies is very important for us.
“When the opportunity first arose, we gratefully accepted Suttons’ offer for the children to see the trucks up close.
“Learning about the logistics industry and, in particular, how to stay safe when cycling on the roads is a fundamental part of our teaching.
“This visit will certainly have given them much to talk about in class next week.”
Suttons operates in the UK and around the worl with a fleet of more than 500 vehicles focused on the chemicals, gas and fuel sectors.