04 FebStart the year safely
It’s the beginning of the year and the perfect opportunity to talk to children and families about how to arrive and depart from your service safely.
Talk to children and their families about the various ways to travel safely to the service, e.g.
- holding hands as you walk along the footpath
- making sure that the correct child restraint and booster seat are used
- getting out of the car on the kerb side
- crossing the road safely and closing the gate behind you.
Alert families to any particular traffic hazards at and around the service (tricky intersections or busy car park), and offer advice on how to manage these safely.
Road safety is everyone’s responsibility and by role-modelling good behaviour, discussing road safety with children, and including road safety in the curriculum we can help children develop the skills they need to become safe and active participants in their communities.
For more information on road safety education, road safety education policies and resources for educators go to www.childroadsafety.org.au.
