Not sure where to start? You’re in the right place.
This is your go-to space for ideas, tools, and inspiration to help you take action on road safety. Whether you’re after a quick activity, planning tools to map out your ideas, or inspiration from campaigns created by other students, you’ll find it all here.
Most of the resources in this hub are student-designed and easy to adapt. Pick what works for your group, put your own spin on it, and get started.
If you need support, ideas, or a second set of eyes on your plans, get in touch with your Delivery Lead. They’re there to help and would love to hear what you’re working on.
Get started by clicking one of the quick links below, or scroll down to browse the inspiration and information on offer.
Pre-planned activity calendars
Not sure where to start? Our pre-planned activity calendars take the pressure out of planning by giving you a clear starting point for the year. Each calendar is designed for different types of groups and goals, so you’re not starting from scratch.
You can follow a calendar step-by-step, or use it as a guide and adapt it to fit your group, your school, and your energy levels. The activities are laid out to help you build momentum over time — starting simple and growing into more involved actions if and when you’re ready.
The goal is to make it easier to get going, stay on track, and focus on making an impact — not on figuring out what to do next.
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🚀 New to SADD or getting your group off the ground? Start here.
Launchpad is designed for schools who are just beginning their SADD journey or rebuilding momentum. It provides simple, achievable activities that help you form your committee, build awareness, and create early wins that get students engaged quickly.
This plan keeps things manageable while still creating real impact. It’s perfect for smaller teams, new leaders, or schools wanting a clear starting point without feeling overwhelmed.
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🔥 You’ve started — now it’s time to build.
Momentum is for schools who already have a functioning SADD group and want to deepen engagement and increase their impact. This plan focuses on strengthening your committee, running more visible activities, and creating consistent action across the year.
If your group is meeting regularly and ready to step things up, Momentum will help you stay organised, energised, and moving forward.
Let’s keep the energy going.
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🌟 Ready to lead the way?
Trailblazer is for established, confident SADD groups who want to innovate, influence school culture, and make a lasting impact. This plan supports bigger initiatives, stronger student leadership, and meaningful collaboration within your school and wider community.
If your group is ready to stand out, try new ideas, and inspire others, Trailblazer is your next step.
Time to make your mark.
👉 Check out the Trailblazer plan here
Quick Wins
Quick, easy, and no prep—Quick Wins are perfect for new groups or those just getting started. They’re a simple way to add extra impact alongside bigger projects or make road safety visible around your school. Fun, fast, and a great way to get your peers thinking.
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This wordfind helps you practise one of the most important road safety skills: always looking for hazards. Each word is a real risk you might see on or around the road. You can hand it out to form classes, at lunch time or as an activity for small groups. After completing it, talk about which hazards you notice most often and how to stay safe around them. Click here to download the wordfind.
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Put up posters with road safety messages around your school - there is a great selection available to order straight from the SADD website. It’s a quick and easy way to raise awareness, get your peers noticing safety, and start conversations without any prep.
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Post a short, eye-catching road safety fact in your school notices, newsletters, or social media each day. It takes just a few minutes to share, keeps road safety visible, and gets your peers thinking about their choices.
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Every Friday, send a quick road safety reminder text to all your year group contacts. Do it regularly with a new safety message each week ahead of the weekend, and encourage your peers to pass it on too. It’s an easy, fast way to keep everyone thinking about safe choices and spread the message around your school.
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Order a pack of SADD Conversation Cards to start meaningful chats about road safety with your peers. These cards include prompts that help open up discussion about choices, risks, and real-life scenarios. Use them in form time, SADD group meetings, or small group catch‑ups to spark thoughtful dialogue and get everyone thinking about how to stay safe on the road.
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Post a simple scenario- e.g., “A friend is texting while crossing the street- what would you do?” -and invite peers to comment or vote. Easy to run on social media or in class, and sparks reflection and discussion.
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Post 2–3 quick questions about road safety habits or opinions on your school’s social media. Collect responses instantly, share the results online or in class, and spark conversation with your peers. Fast, easy, and a simple way to get everyone thinking about staying safe.
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Hand out a bingo card with common hazards or safe behaviours. Students tick them off when they see them around school or in daily life. Fast, interactive, and works with any group. Click here to download our bingo cards (or make your own!)
Core SADD Activities
These are classic SADD activities that groups have been running for years. They take a bit more planning than Quick Wins, but some are still really easy while others are more challenging—there’s something for every group. You can adapt them to cover all kinds of road safety topics, and each comes with a full guide with step-by-step instructions and tips to help you plan and run it successfully. They’re also a great way to practise and build skills like event planning, leadership, teamwork, design, and public speaking while making a real impact in your school and community.
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Post it Pledge
Students write commitments to safe behaviour on Post-it notes and display them publicly to encourage accountability and awareness.
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A Roundabout Way
This activity gives students a hands-on way to learn how to, and practise, safely use roundabouts.
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Advisory Notices
Place advisory notices on student and staff windscreens that share helpful road safety information
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Believe it or Not
A fast-paced, interactive quiz style game to get students thinking about road safety in a fun and engaging way.
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Difference of Opinion
A debate-style activity where students discuss and explore differing views on road safety issues.
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Soak up some Knowledge
A battle of the road code knowledge! Get the answer right or risk getting soaked!
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Tyre Changing Competition
A hands-on activity teaching basic car maintenance skills, such as changing a tyre, while highlighting vehicle safety.
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It's No Game
Challenge your peers to a game of giant snakes and ladders with a road safety twist!
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What's Next?
Use pictures of road safety scenarios to encourage students to discuss and plan for safe decision-making in different road safety situations.
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Fast and Furious
Explore how speed affects your ability to complete a task through this fast paced challenge
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Focus or Fail
A popular obstacle course style activity designed to show the importance of attention and focus while driving, cycling, or walking.
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Dress up a Door
Groups/classes decorate classroom or school doors with road safety messages to raise awareness creatively.
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Learners' Packs
Put together and distribute a resource pack for new drivers or learners, including tips, guides, and checklists for safe driving.
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Fundraiser
Run a fundraiser event or campaign to raise funds for your SADD group events or to donate to SADD
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Survey your School
Conduct a survey to gather opinions and behaviours around road safety, helping guide future activities and campaigns for your SADD group
SADD Impact Sessions
Impact Sessions are facilitated learning experiences that help you dig deeper into road safety topics. You can run these sessions yourselves for other students as part of your SADD activity calendar, or choose to bring in a community partner or work with a teacher to help deliver them. Designed for classrooms or other group settings, Impact Sessions create space for real conversations, reflection, and skill-building — while giving you the chance to grow your confidence and leadership through planning and facilitation.
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Bridie's Story - Crash Survivor
A powerful session featuring Bridie, a crash survivor, sharing her real-life experience. This session encourages reflection, discussion, and a deeper understanding of how everyday choices can have lasting impacts.
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The Teenage Brain
A video series in partnership with Neuroscience Educator, Nathan Wallis, exploring how the teenage brain develops and how this can influence decision-making. This series helps students understand risk, impulse, and how to make safer choices.
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The After-Party Interactive Video
An interactive video session where students make decisions and see how different choices play out. This session sparks discussion about risk, peer influence, and how choices can change outcomes.
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Crash Analysis
An interactive session that uses a real scenario to break down the factors that contribute to a crash. Students explore how decisions, environment, and behaviour combine, and discuss how crashes are preventable and how to keep themselves safe.
Supporting resources
This section has the tools you actually need to run your SADD activities and Impact Sessions. You’ll find planning templates, step-by-step guides, and resources to help you work with teachers or community partners, build a solid team, and stay organised. Use these to save time, feel more confident, and make your ideas happen.
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Having a committed group of students who meet regularly and work together is one of the biggest factors in making a SADD group successful. We really recommend having a functioning committee to keep things moving and make an impact. This resource will help you get your committee started, figure out roles, plan meetings, and keep everything running smoothly.
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This guide is designed to help you support a student-led SADD group in your school without taking on another major responsibility. It shows how you can encourage leadership, provide guidance when needed, and connect students with opportunities and resources.
SADD is all about students taking the lead on road safety, wellbeing, and positive decision-making. Your role is to empower them, offer support, and help them succeed, while they develop valuable skills, confidence, and a sense of purpose. This guide will give you the tools and tips to make your SADD group thrive — helping students make a real difference in their school community.
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Need a hand turning your ideas into action? This template makes it easy to plan campaigns, events, or activities step by step. You can map out your goals, timelines, and what you need to make it happen.
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Want to become a confident leader who can make things happen? These resources are packed with tips, activities, and challenges to help you build skills like teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making. They’re designed to help you grow as a leader while making a real difference in your SADD group and your school.
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Completed an activity? It’s really important that you report back what your group has been up to! Sharing your activities helps us see the impact students are making and highlight the awesome mahi happening in schools.