How we can help your school
Many schools experience congestion and parking issues during drop-off and pick-up times, which can create safety concerns for pupils, residents and other road users. While Civil Enforcement Officers monitor some schools, they cannot be present at every school every day. The most effective long-term solution is to encourage behaviour change among pupils and parents/carers, helping to reduce car use for school journeys and promote more sustainable travel choices.
We can support your school with practical advice, resources and initiatives to promote safe, sustainable and active travel. We encourage schools to read our Getting to School Guidance, which outlines proven strategies and behaviour change measures that can help reduce congestion, improve road safety and create a healthier school travel culture.
Examples of how we can support your school include:
- We offer cycle skills and training through Bikeability courses.
- Pupils can work with us to plan an Active Travel to School Map for their school.
- Get involved in various school challenges to increase physical activity.
- Support with developing a School Travel Plan and achieving Modeshift STARS accreditation.
Modeshift STARS
A school travel plan can help your school become more active and sustainable and be rewarded for it by working towards aa good, very good, excellent and outstanding level Modeshift STARS award. All of the activities we’ve mentioned can contribute towards the award. You can contact us for more information.
Funding your activities
The PE and sport premium funding can be applied for from the Department for Education for embedding physical activity into the school day through active travel to and from school.
