To ensure that children and adolescents receive road safety education, the NSW Government, through the RTA, funds the NSW road safety education program. The program is a partnership between the RTA and the following bodies:
Association of Independent Schools (AIS)
Catholic Education Commission (CEC)
Department of Education and Training (DET)
Early Childhood Road Safety Education Program (ECRSEP)
Initiated in1986, the program provides educational resources and professional development to teachers and child-care workers throughout NSW.
Why
The rationale of the program is to:
- Produce behavioural change through programs and campaigns.
- Act as an advocate for children in road safety.
- Provide appropriate resources for teachers and students.
- Lobby for best practice.
When
- Early Childhood
- Primary School
- Secondary School
- Tertiary
What
This is a long term, educational strategy with the RTA acting as the lead agency and funding body in the partnership.
- It aims to develop and produce resources and professional development opportunities for teachers.
- It advocates delivery of road safety education to students by classroom teachers.
- The program is part of formal school curriculum and is a part of pre service training for teachers.
Road safety education partners
For more information and support please contact your educational sector provider or visit their road safety education website.
- Association of Independent Schools (AIS) - 9290 2845
- Catholic Education Commission (CEC) - 9287 1555
- Department of Education and Training (DET) - 9886 7636
- Early Childhood Road Safety Education Program at Macquarie University (ECRSEP) - 9850 4700
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