‘Increasing active travel to school’ is a step-by-step guide to increase walking, cycling and scooting on the school journey. Designed for teachers, parents and governors, the guide contains a suggested programme and top tips for events, activities and lessons to inspire more journeys by foot, bike or scooter. The stages include Getting Started, Raising Awareness, Empowerment and Action. The programme is designed to be delivered over six weeks (though you can take longer if you wish) culminating in a celebratory week of action – a perfect build up to the Big Shift challenge, a Bike to School Week, or even our annual Big Pedal event.

Moving Up is a guide for those working with 11- to 18-year-olds, setting out how best to promote active travel at secondary schools, colleges and in the community. It includes best practice guidance and case studies of activities and methods, proven to enthuse, engage and inspire young people to walk and cycle as everyday travel choices. Using our officers’ experience in working with 250 secondary schools and colleges across the UK, this is a comprehensive free resource for teachers, community and youth workers, and professionals in education and transport.

Five activities designed to be delivered over five days, showcasing some of the brilliant resources Sustrans has produced for teachers and young people. Ideal for making any week Walk, Scoot or Bike to School Week, they can be delivered to a wide range of ages by tailoring the level of detail and vocabulary used. The activities are selected to take your pupils on a journey, exploring the benefits of travelling by foot, bike or scooter, understanding how they can make a change and ultimately be inspired to take practical actions. The five activities can be run on consecutive days or spaced apart, but are designed to be delivered in order.