School Travel Plan

In the last few months, the School Travel Plan has been approved by the government and a grant awarded to the school to help put the plans into action.

We're hoping that we will be able to build some specially designed bike and scooter storage with some of the money!

So, watch this space for further information!

Please contact Mr Spens if you'd like further information or if you are a parent who would like to be involved in the Safer Routes to School Working Group.

What is a travel plan?

A School Travel Plan is:

• A programme and partnership which aims to :
•  Reduce car travel
• Improve safety and the environment for walkers and cyclists
• Help improve facilities for walkers and cyclists
• Help improve bus and train services
• An outline of the school's needs and problems regarding travel to and from school
• A document written by the school

Why do we need a School Travel Plan?

A School Travel Plan can:

• • Help reduce car travel, danger, congestion and pollution outside the school

• • Help to encourage pupils and staff to walk and cycle in safety and in a more pleasant environment. A school 'safety zone' can transform children's journeys with crossing points, traffic calming and lower speed limits on nearby roads

• • Help to make a bid for funds for facilities like cycle storage and lockers for the school

• • Help to provide road improvements outside the school

• • Help to raise levels of physical and mental health and social well-being in the school

• • Help to focus on travel issues through the curriculum, for example, through Geography, IT, Citizenship and PSHE

• • Help the school get planning permission for new buildings or site