School Bus Safety Practices
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses school bus safety practices.
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Transportation Safety
When it comes to transportation safety for Head Start programs, good planning and adherence to the safety plan are essential. Use these resources to improve safety practices, including emergency vehicle evacuation procedures.
Keeping Children Safe in Vehicles
Use this tip sheet to support families in keeping children safe in and around vehicles.
Transport Children Safely
This video explores the fifth action in a culture of safety, Transport Children Safely.
Action 5: Transport Children Safely
Explore the fifth action in a culture of safety, Transport Children Safely.
Requirements for Program Transportation Services
Programs must comply with transportation regulations if they decide to transport children. This resource may be used by Head Start staff to better understand federal requirements for program transportation services.
Active Supervision on Buses
Children are safer when transportation teams work together and communicate well. Explore this fact sheet to discover many of the issues teams are likely to face. Also, learn more about active supervision strategies to keep children safe on buses.
Directions for Bus Sign-in Sheet
Families depend on programs to keep their children safe at all times. This includes when they travel to and from the program by bus. This sample sign-in sheet has a written attendance log that staff and family members can sign every time a child gets on and off the bus. There is also a space on the sheet for a photo of each child. The photos help staff with name-to-face recognition, so they always release the right child to an authorized adult. These simple injury prevention strategies can help staff account for all children who ride the bus.
Encouraging Safe Behavior on Buses
Consider these strategies that help children learn socialization skills and develop safe behaviors on the bus.
Transportation Security and Safety
Consider these action items when you address your program’s transportation security and safety risks.
Vehicle Evacuation Drills
Consider these strategies as you prepare for vehicle evacuation drills.
