Let everyone know
To get the whole school community engaged, it is important to first make everyone aware that your school is beginning the travel planning process.
Recommended first steps:
- Host an assembly to inform pupils, and get them thinking about safe and sustainable travel.
- 'Hire' a council of pupils (and staff) to assist with developing the travel planning initiatives for your school (called School Travel Plan Champions).
- Make an announcement on the website / in the school newsletter.
- Discuss the options for different initiatives with staff.
- Write to parents to tell them you've started work. An example letter can be found here [Word].
- Write to local residents to tell them you've started work. An example letter can be found [Word].
- Keep everyone updated. Once you've selected your actions, its important to let people know what's happening and how things are progressing via your school website / newsletter etc. Tips on promotion [Word]
