In extreme circumstances, call the depot and follow the transport service provider's procedures (which may include calling the Police). Don't remove children from the bus for misbehaviour.Teach children safe behaviour while travelling on the bus.
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Teach children how to safely store bags – on laps, or under seat in front, or carry bags if standing.Teach children about good behaviour on buses.Listen to the driver and duty teacher's instructions.Respect the transport service provider’s, and other children's property.Be polite to the driver and the other children.Don't poke arms, legs or head out the window.Don't throw things inside or out of the bus.If there is nowhere to sit, stand as far down the bus as possible, wear or carry bags, and hold on to a seat-back or handrail.Put bags on laps or under the seat in front.Carry bags so they don't get caught in the door.Wait for the all-clear from the duty teacher before departing on the home run.Check all passengers are seated before departing (if seats are available).Check mirrors before closing doors in case someone's in the way.Ensure school bus signs are displayed when students are on the bus.Pick up children on the left hand side of the road if possible.Teach children how to safely store bags – on laps, or under seat in front.Remind caregivers that the speed limit when passing a bus while it is stopped is 20 kilometres per hour, either side of the road.Choose a safe bus stop location (with the help of the transport service provider).Teach children how to get on the bus safely.Assist the driver to move safely through the loading zone (like a traffic controller).Supervise loading, and ensure children are assembled in the safe area for loading.Have a process for safely getting children on the bus – the Police, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, or the transport service provider can help.Teach children not to run across the road.Take children to and from the bus-stop.Try to eliminate the need for children to cross the road, or get out of the car in to passing traffic.Stick to the speed limit: 20 kilometres per hour when passing a school bus on either side of the road.Wait until the bus has stopped and the door opens before getting on.Wait in the designated place or in a clear zone (with no hazards like power poles, drains, or trees), off the sealed road, and well back from the road.Check out our factsheet on how you can help keep children safe while they are travelling to school.įactsheet: Keeping safe while using school buses - Information for caregivers Getting on the bus Children Travelling by bus is the safest way a child can get to school. Safety checks by the Ministry of Education.Schools must ensure that transport staff are safety checked in accordance with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and that vehicles comply with NZTA requirements. This page contains advice for managing students who use busses to travel to and/or from school. Learn about how schools can contribute to keeping children safe when they are boarding, while on board, and when disembarking school transport. Ministry Bulletin for School Leaders | He Pitopito Kōrero.Property, procurement and school transport.School transport – Safety and behaviour.Police vetting for school property contractors.
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