Resources for schools
Active Travel count survey – Pupils can use this to record all road users entering the School Street zone and their mode of transport.
Bikeability cycle training tools - Bikeability is the Department for Transport’s national cycle training programme for schoolchildren in England and provide useful info for schools to use.
Brake road safety resources - Guides will help schools teach important road safety messages to children age 2-18 and meet curriculum goals.
GM Clean Air toolkits – Combine curriculum-linked lesson plans and resources with the latest scientific understanding and campaign tools to help your school raise awareness of air pollution and get teachers, parents and pupils involved in practical ways to improve the local air.
Hands up survey – Pupils can use this to record how their peers currently travel to school and how they would prefer to travel.
Living Streets walk to school resources - Teachers can access a wide range of free resources, including lesson plans, curriculum-linked activities, assembly ideas, classroom materials, travel-tracking tools, and parent engagement resources to help promote active and sustainable journeys to school.
Modeshift STARS guidance - Schools delivering a School Street are likely to be completing many of the actions required for Modeshift STARS accreditation.
Playing Out session resources – Use this inspiration and practical guidance to help children enjoy more outdoor play, build stronger neighbourhood connections and create safer, more child-friendly streets and communities.
Schools Active Travel calendar - Every month there’s something happening, and TfGM and your local authority can provide assistance and support to deliver active travel initiatives.
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust - Access a programme of activities that can help you encourage more physical activity, reduce congestion and improve safety around your school.
Vehicle count survey – Pupils can use this to record all vehicles entering or leaving the road at the survey location near the school.