Walking to school
Walking to school is great fun and also good for the environment:
- It is sociable! Walking to / from school provides a valuable opportunity for parents to catch up with their children.
- It's good for the environment! Walking to school reduces the number of cars on the road and helps reduce air pollution and global warming.
- It's a great way to exercise! The NHS recommends children get at least 1 hour of exercise a day - walking contributes to this.
- It's not that far! Most parents / guardians worry that school is too far away, but on average in the UK children in primary school walk 1.2 miles. If they can do it, so can you!
Below are some measures and activities the school may introduce as part of the School Travel Plan. Any additional suggestions / thoughts will be warmly welcomed by the school.
