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School Transport Safety (2026): A Parent Checklist for Vans, Buses, and Pickups
School transport is part of daily life—yet it’s one of the easiest places for small mistakes to turn into big incidents. A simple checklist helps everyone stay consistent.
Before you sign up
- Confirm pickup/drop-off points and who is authorised to collect
- Ask if there’s an assistant for younger children (especially in larger vans)
- Agree on what happens when a child is absent
Daily handover habits
- One point of contact for transport updates
- Morning confirmation if routines change
- Teach children the “wait spot” and who they can approach
Busut tip
If the school posts schedule or dismissal changes as announcements, parents don’t miss critical handover information.