Overview
The School Precinct Road Safety Framework Guide and School Road Safety Program Model provide councils with a consistent, practical approach to improving safety and movement around school precincts. They outline core principles, the delivery cycle, and a suite of problem-based modules that can be adapted to local needs.
Councils are encouraged to begin with diagnostic tools to identify specific issues at each school, then select relevant modules and work collaboratively with schools to plan, sequence, and implement actions.
How it works
The delivery phases—implementation, monitoring, adaptation and review—provide a clear structure to help councils stay on track and sustain improvements. Guidance on record-keeping is also included to support reliable administration and ensure continuity across teams.
This resource can be read in full for a comprehensive understanding or consulted as needed for planning or troubleshooting. It is designed as a living resource, enabling councils to refine local practice as they gain experience while working within a shared model informed by evidence and lessons from the Casey Safe Around Schools program.
Funding acknowledgement
This initiative, led by the City of Casey, has been made possible through funding from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts via the National Road Safety Action Grant (NRSAG).
Resources available
The resources provided here include:
- School Precinct Road Safety Framework Guide and School Road Safety Program Model
- Practical tools, templates, and guides to help councils and communities collaborate confidently and deliver tailored, evidence-informed interventions for safer school precincts.
- Tools, templates, and guides
- School Precinct Road Safety Framework and Program Model
- Additional resources (links)
- Guide - Student Leader Workshops
- Guide - Variable Messaging Sign (VMS) and on-street signage
- Guide - Casey SAS Program resource examples
- Guide - Designing Walking Route Maps
- Guide - Measuring Speed and Congestion
- Guide - ROOTS Tool
- Template - Drop off Zone Observations
- Template - Pre-Program Observation Report
- Template - ROOTS Active Travel Count Tool
- Template - ROOTS Active Travel Count Summary
- Survey - School Audit
- Survey - School Staff Survey
- Survey - Parent Pre-Survey
- Survey - Parent Post-Survey
- Survey - Resident Pre-Survey
- Survey - Resident Post-Survey
- Survey - School Crossing Supervisors
- Case Study - Addressing Literacy Barriers
- Case Study - Devon Meadows Park & Walk initiative
- Case Study - Topirum Student Advocacy
- Consultant Version - School Precinct Road Safety Framework & Program Model
Connect with us
We believe safer school precincts are a shared responsibility and welcome ongoing conversation, connection and collaboration across Australia.
- Share your experiences: provide feedback or connect with us at safearoundschools@casey.vic.gov.au.
- Collaborate: join discussions with councils, schools and road safety partners across Australia to exchange ideas and best practice on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/15831040/ Note: This is not a council‑endorsed group, but it is a useful platform to exchange ideas and keep the conversation going across the sector.