Pre-school

The road environment still represents the single highest cause of death and injury to young people in Scotland. Road Safety Scotland is currently developing an innovative new approach to road safety education for young children from birth through to the early level of Curriculum for Excellence. This approach has been influenced by research, consultation and recent scientific insights into early brain development. It aims to inspire, involve and motivate children. Just as importantly, by working across curricular areas and involving multi-sensory learning, it is also geared to engage the adults involved in children’s lives who look after and educate them.

The multi-media approach encompasses key aspirations of the Early Years Framework and Curriculum for Excellence. It aims to encourage and inspire experiential learning through partnerships between home and educational settings. It recognises the importance of early intervention in developing positive attitudes and behaviours for life; enabling children to become successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens.

For more information please email enquiries@roadsafetyscotland.org.uk

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Publications

The Road Safety Early Years Resource Consultation: Analysis of Responses

In 2007, the Scottish Government approved the development of a new road safety education resource for early years. Since then a comprehensive consultation exercise with all stakeholders has been carried out. The results of the consultation have now been analysed and are presented in this report.

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