Miller Homes returns with Home Safe campaign
House builder donates high vis vests to school children in Glasgow
Leading housebuilder Miller Homes Scotland is bringing back its Home Safe campaign this autumn, with a renewed focus on keeping children in Glasgow safe during their daily journeys to and from school. Whether walking, cycling, or scooting, the initiative aims to enhance visibility and awareness among young students as the days grow shorter and darker.
Following the campaign’s successful launch in the West of Scotland last year, Miller Homes has expanded its reach across central Scotland for a second year. This time, the initiative is targeting families in Glasgow, offering free high-visibility vests that can be collected from two of its developments: Ellismuir Gardens in Broomhouse and Wallace Fields in Robroyston.
In addition to distributing high-vis vests, Miller Homes is encouraging families to make use of educational resources available on the Road Safety Scotland website. These resources include interactive activities based on the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ Green Cross Code, which provides essential guidance on road safety. The code outlines five straightforward steps for children to follow when crossing the road:
- Find a safe place to cross.
- Stop just before you get to the kerb.
- Look all around for traffic and listen.
- If traffic is coming, let it pass.
- When it is safe, go straight across the road—do not run; keep looking and listening while you cross.
Louise Caldwell, Sales Director for Miller Homes Scotland West, commented on the initiative: “As we approach the darker months, we want to ensure children across Glasgow stay safe on their journeys to and from school. Our Home Safe campaign, with its high-vis vest donation, is designed to provide an extra layer of safety for families in the Broomhouse and Robroyston communities. By increasing visibility, we’re helping to make these daily trips as secure as possible.”
The high-vis vests, suitable for all primary school children, are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guardians can collect them from the marketing suites at Ellismuir Gardens in Broomhouse and Wallace Fields in Robroyston. The suites are open from Thursday to Monday, between 10:30 am and 5:30 pm.
For more information about Miller Homes and the Home Safe initiative, visit their dedicated campaign page here.
Families looking for additional resources to educate their children on road safety can access materials on the Road Safety Scotland website. To download a PDF copy of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ Green Cross Code, click here. Additionally, the Department for Transport’s “Tales of the Road” guide is available for download here.
This campaign underscores the importance of community-focused initiatives in enhancing safety and awareness. By combining practical tools like high-vis vests with educational resources, Miller Homes is helping families navigate the challenges of the darker months with greater confidence.
