Planning the Route

Take the route together

You and your child should have an agreed upon route that they will take and this route should be the same everyday. This ensures that you know where your child is in the event of an accident. For example, if your child injures themselves on their way home and are unable to call you, you will know the route to check. 

You can help your child to prepare by ensuring they know the possible routes in their community and what safety hazards may be present on these routes. When you’re ready to complete this section with your child please go to the virtual neighbourhood for a better understanding of what could make a route safe or unsafe. 

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My Route

Print a map of the local area and help your child to mark out some possible routes that they could take to common locations e.g.: school, the bus stop, the park etc. 

Discuss the pros and cons of each route and work together to decide upon the route they will take. For example, Route A may take five minutes longer, but Route B involves crossing several busy roads. You and your child may decide that the extra travel time is better than having to cross busy roads.

If your child is travelling by bus they should know their bus number and how to identify their stop. They may make note of any landmarks or distinguishing features around their stop. You should also agree upon a plan if your child misses their stop.
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