Innovative project involves CBSO and local law firm.

More than 2000 Key Stage two children will this week get a musical insight into one of the biggest safety messages of their lives thanks to a partnership between the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and DBS Law.

Clock on to Safety is an innovative and interactive concert that aims to teach children about crossing the road safely. Created by CBSO Violinist, Catherine Arlidge, who was recently presented with the national Salomon Award for her outstanding contribution to working with young people, it brings together catchy tunes with bicycle bells and policeman’s helmets in order to help children find a ‘safe place to cross’.

Stephen Maddock, Chief Executive of the CBSO said: “Now in its second year, this project has been an unprecedented success thanks to the vision and support of DBS Law and the creative input from members of the CBSO .  As a charity, the support from business and individuals is paramount to the work that we do. DBS Law, through their very individual support has really made a difference, and we have certainly had a lot of fun along the way.

DBS law CEO Rob Bhol who said: “We are really proud of what we’ve achieved so far. Recent figures show that road casualties involving children are down which is almost certainly down to the Council’s Smarter Choices team that overseas road safety education in the city and organisations like DBS Law and the CBSO who are getting safer road use messages out there – these are most certainly bearing fruit. Ultimately, through this partnership, we want every child to see this concert with the aim of reducing injuries and fatalities on our roads to the only tolerable level, zero!”