WHAT IS NEXT STEPS?

NEXT STEPS IS OUR RANGE OF WALKING ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS TRANSITIONING TO AND IN SECONDARY SCHOOL.

 

 

Next Steps Transitions is a set of engaging and informative resources designed to be used on transitions day, before students start at their new school. Through a classroom presentation, supported by an activity booklet and magnet to take home, students will consider their journey to secondary school and be encouraged to adopt active travel.

Next Steps Transitions

 

 

Next Steps Walking Challenge is designed to help KS3 students experience the benefits of active travel to secondary school. Each student receives a challenge card to complete on their journeys to and from school. Those that complete the challenge and return their card are entered into a prize draw to win a Love2shop voucher. There is a voucher up for grabs in each classroom pack.

Next Steps Walking Challenge

 

 

 

 

Next Steps Transitions and Next Steps Walking Challenge are both available as classroom packs for up to 30 students. Each activity is completely flexible, giving schools the option to practice them individually or together

 

 

FOUR REASONS WHY SECONDARY SCHOOLS NEED NEXT STEPS

By 2020 every secondary school will need to teach students about how to look after their mental health, with a focus on promoting the positive link between physical and mental health.

Next Steps encourages walking and cycling as ways to secondary school – both of which have been shown to reduce feelings of stress and reduce the risk of developing depression (by up to 30%).

20% of 11 year olds are obese. Next Steps encourages this age group to think about how to fit more physical activity into their journey to school. What better time to fit in exercise, especially with PE hours having reduced by 20% in secondary schools over the past five years.

37% of students travel independently, so having road safety skills is vitally important. Next Steps encourages students and their families to think about their new journey and suggests trying the route to school to ensure new students are prepared and safe.

More students travelling by foot or bike means fewer cars outside the school gates. This improves safety and air quality around the school.