Primary schools
Here you will find links to our walk to school initiatives, resources, stories and much more.
Walking and staying active during lockdown
To help keep children active and engaged, we're releasing free weekly activities and resources. Find them all below!
Our Walk to School initiatives for primary schools
WOW is back for 2020-21
Resources are now available on our shop for September start.
WOW is a pupil-led initiative where children self-report how they get to school every day using the interactive WOW Travel Tracker. If they travel sustainably (walk, cycle or scoot) once a week for a month, they get rewarded with a badge. It's that easy!
WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK
Our annual week-long celebration of the walk to school will take place on w/c 5 October 2020 - join the FUN!
HAPPY SHOESDAY
Pupils wear the shoes that make them happy, and help us raise funds for safer streets. Event date TBC.
free resources and activities
We will be releasing new resources and fun activities on a weekly basis, so keep coming back for more.
If taking part in some of the activities outdoor, please make sure you follow the government’s rules for your area/nation, and wash your hands when you get home.
week commencing
20 July
Reflect
The end of the school year is a great time to reflect on what difference 12 months have made.
share the fun
Share your children's creations and pictures on social media using:
#walkingfromhome
previous weeks' resources
is your child transitioning to secondary school?
Visit our transitions page at the link below to find lots of useful information on travelling to your new school actively and safely.
If you live in England, now is the time to take action in your area!
The latest government guidance suggests that some schools may be able to reopen from June, in England, and for specific age groups only.
Councils are encouraged to introduce School Streets and expected to make significant changes to make streets safer for social distancing.
Our online letter writing tool allows you to contact your local councillors and tailor the letter to your school’s needs.
READ OUR TOP LOCKDOWN FAMILY STORIES
#WalkingFromHome: Dame Sarah Storey
Dame Sarah Storey tells us what opportunities the lockdown has created for her family.
07.04.2020
#WalkingFromHome: Hector
6 year-old Hector has swapped his birthday party for a walking challenge to raise money for the NHS.
17.04.2020
#WalkingFromHome: Walking to school safely
Tools and guidance to help make the walk to school safe and enjoyable during these unprecedented times.
let's stay connected
During this time, it is important that we stay connected in every way we can and share any positive experiences. Tell us about your walks, and share your thoughts, pics and videos on social media using #WALKINGFROMHOME
💚 We're loving this family's #walkingfromhome snaps. Nice to see their cat is getting involved in the #dailyexercise too 🐱 pic.twitter.com/sjgUZR9pRW
— Living Streets (@livingstreets) April 14, 2020
👨👩👦👦Paralympian & Active Travel Commissioner for @SheffCityRegion, @DameSarahStorey has been telling us what opportunities #lockdown has created for her family.
— Living Streets (@livingstreets) April 8, 2020
⤵️ Read our latest #walkingfromhome blog for inspo on staying safe & active during #COVID19 https://t.co/sajrt85xZz
Great to see🌎cities finding more street space for social distancing & can't wait to see @HackneyCouncil's filtering plans. We'd like to see priority given to streets with shops, near parks and in areas with flats/high pop. density. @jonburkeUK @bricycle https://t.co/rS1P5GQovZ
— LondonLivingStreets (@LDN_LS) April 13, 2020
Inspired by #CaptainTomMoore, 6-year-old Hector has swapped his birthday party for a walking challenge to help raise money for the #NHS.
— Living Streets (@livingstreets) April 17, 2020
💚 We think Hector is awesome.
📽️ That's why he's our first #walkingfromhome vlogger!
😃 #FridayFeeling sorted!https://t.co/RpU8zAgiS6
Why the Walk to School matters
Happier children
It’s been proven that children who do some form of exercise, especially a walk before school, do better in class because they arrive refreshed, fit and ready to learn.
Less congestion
During morning peak traffic times, one in five cars on the road are taking children school, contributing to congestion, air pollution and carbon emissions.
We need urgent action on air pollution to protect and promote the Walk to School. And yet, at the same time, the Walk to School could play such a big part in improving our air quality.
Our report Swap The School Run For The School Walk lays out 21 recommendations for decision-makers at all levels to enable more children to walk to and from school.
Parents and carers
If you’re a parent or carer there are lots of ways we can help get your and your family walking.
Our Family Walk to School Kit is designed to help parents, carers and children make the walk to school work for them.
Want to talk to the team?
If you want to talk to us about getting more children walking to school, just drop us a line.