International Walk to School Month
Every October is International Walk to School Month - and in 2018 we looked at how we make the Walk to School safer and easier.
Watch our videos, check out our report - and email your councils!
Watch our road closure videos
School road closures are transformative, removing the congestion, pollution and other hazards posed by cars to put pupils and families first.
We visited two schools that are taking part in WOW, our year-round walk to school challenge, to find out how they work and how taking part has benefited pupils, parents and teachers.
how you can get more children walking to school
Parents
Download our Family Walk to School Kit and join our movement.
Policy makers
Our report contains 21 recommendations for promoting walking to school.
Talking shoes
Need more inspiration to get walking?
Take a look at our Silver Clarion Award winning film, produced with the Media Trust.
We spoke to fellow walking experts in Australia and Canada.
In Australia, projects that encourage whole communities to walk more, creating busier, more vibrant streets, are a key approach to getting more children walking to school.
In Canada, harsh winter weather can be a major obstacle - but imaginative schemes like 'Winter Walking Days' (with hot chocolate rewards!) are proving effective.
As kids, we enjoyed walking to school because it was fun. Now, as adults, we understand all the additional reasons that active school travel is so important. It allows children to get to know their neighbourhoods, get exercise, and improve their concentration levels at school.
Walk to school success stories from closer to home...
Walk to school memories
This mum's lovely message got us thinking about all the memories we make on the walk to school.
14.07.2016
Wansdyke Primary School, Bristol
How one school 's commitment to walking to school with us culminated in a hugely successful Park & Stride scheme.
20.06.2017
School road closure in Camden
How Living Streets worked with a London school and its local council to close its street to traffic.
23.02.2017