School travel plans and the curriculum

Central to the success of any school travel plan is to incorporate it within school life through the national curriculum. We are aware of the many competing demands on curriculum time within schools however a number of excellent resources and lesson plans are now available that provide cross curricular links that enable you to meet curriculum requirements whilst educating pupils on the wide range of subjects a school travel plan can incorporate.

General information for teachers to incorporate sustainable travel into the school can be found at the teachernet website| (new window)

Sustrans| (new window)produce a resource pack, which includes information for schools who are thinking of developing a school travel plan.  Photocopies are available, free of charge, from the school travel plan team.

Below are sites aimed at pupils using the Internet to assist children and young people in transport issues.

Young Transnet| (new window)

Travelwise| (new window)