shaping the future

RUE was formed in June 2004. One of its key aims is to improve communication and to facilitate partnership working between all those initiatives who work with young people using their interest in motor vehicles as a medium for learning. RUE does this by working with motor projects, youth projects, local authorities and road safety initiatives by:

• working with partners to promote road user education as a credible approach to working with young people
• undertaking feasibility studies, research and consultation
• providing training, advice and support
• developing resources and lobbying influencers

RUE seeks to ensure that the money spent on Road User/Safety education nationally is used effectively and achieves the maximum impact in the education of young people about the responsibilities associated with road use.

In addition to work around road user education, RUE also provides services to a variety of social and youth work agencies including approving and reviewing foster carers; Youth Service Ofsted preparation; general training; external supervision; preparing project feasibility studies and support to voluntary youth work organisations.