Curriculum mapping · TK-PA
Passenger Assistant course mapping
A clear view of how this course addresses key safeguarding, SEND, equality and emergency awareness topics for home-to-school transport. The curriculum is designed around current Department for Education home-to-school travel guidance.
This is a curriculum design reference. It is not an approval or accreditation claim.
| Topic | Where covered | Learning outcome | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeguarding and recognising concerns | Safeguarding: recognise, respond, record, report | Recognise signs of concern and take the first safe steps. | Scenario questions and final assessment |
| Responding to disclosures and allegations | Safeguarding: recognise, respond, record, report | Listen, avoid investigating or promising secrecy, and report promptly. | Disclosure and allegation scenarios |
| Managing distress and behaviour | Distress, incidents and emergencies | Reduce pressure, support the child and tell the Driver when a safe stop is needed. | Distress and safety scenarios |
| SEND and communication | Understanding SEND, behaviour and communication | Use respectful, individualised communication and reasonable adjustments. | SEND decision questions |
| Professional responsibilities | The Passenger Assistant’s role and safe supervision | Supervise safely, maintain boundaries and complete appropriate handover. | Supervision and handover questions |
Scope of this mapping
The course provides awareness training. Child-specific medical, restraint, first aid and other practical competencies need separate training where required by the employer, transport plan or local authority.