A PLAY encouraging pupils to cross roads safely is being performed in secondary schools after it was revealed more children in that age group are involved in accidents than any other group.

A PLAY encouraging pupils to cross roads safely is being performed in secondary schools after it was revealed more children in that age group are involved in accidents than any other group.

Professional actors from the Stop Watch Theatre Company will put on a drama called Why did the chicken cross the road?

The play will look at the issues of risk-taking, peer pressure and bullying in relation to road safety.

The play will also identify the importance of wearing a cycle helmet.

Pupils will have the opportunity to take part in interactive workshops to highlight the messages promoted by the play after the performance.

National statistics show that accidents involving child pedestrians is greatest at the age when children transfer to secondary school.

Child cyclist casualties also rise when children turn 15 and head injuries in this age group are a major concern.

Richard Burton, Buckinghamshire County Council spokesman, said: 'The insistence of parents to drive their children to primary school means that many of the council's pupils do not have the skills to keep themselves safe on the roads when they transfer to secondary school.

'The road safety section is tackling this by promoting practical pedestrian training in primary schools and encouraging Crocodile Trails.'

The road safety play is being performed at Sir William Borlase's Grammar, Marlow, The Misbourne, Great Missenden, Cressex Community School, High Wycombe, Wye Valley School, Bourne End, Beaconsfield High, and The Amersham School throughout next week.