The school journey is a perfect opportunity for children to discover their local area, gain independence and develop social networks.
Reducing the number of children being driven to school in cars has a number of benefits.
- Improves physical and mental health
- Safer school environments and teaches road safety skills
- Reduces congestion at peak times
- Fewer emissions, less air pollution
Discover services and initiatives designed to help children and young people travel to school safely and actively.
We provide training, advice and resources for schools in Warrington. We support you helping school communities to arrive at school in an active and safe way, looking at how to address specific road safety or pupil travel issues that affect your school journey or school.
A variety of programmes and campaigns are available to suit your school requirements.
Sustainable Modes of Travel to School Strategy
Warrington councils updated Sustainable Modes of Travel to School has been developed in response to the Education and Inspections Act 2006.
The report outlines our overall vision, objectives and work programme to support and encourage Warrington families to make more active, safe, and environmentally friendly travel to and from school.
Working with schools, parents, pupils and partnership agencies we are encouraging more active modes of travel by promoting, walking, cycling, and scooting, public transport and car sharing through activities and initiatives.
The full report can be accessed below.
