Attend a TfL or Borough school travel event

Suitable for all nurseries, primary and secondary schools.

Overview

Education phase

Early years Key stage 3 Key stage 2 Key stage 4 Key stage 5 Key stage 1

Category of activity

Supporting

Types of activity

Partnerships

How it helps

Supports all travel activities
Opportunity for Ambassador involvement

Useful Links

Visit the TfL Travel for Schools webpage

About the activity

There are a variety of events across inner and outer London every year to promote active and sustainable travel. To find out what events are coming up, talk to your local borough officer.

There are also events like the TfL Travel for Life Awards that celebrate accredited schools and their commitment to active and safer travel.

How to evidence your activity

Record the feedback from pupils and staff. Take pictures of staff and pupils engaging during the seminar or workshop you attend.
Add photos from the day - include pictures of the exercises you completed and resources you used at the event, and your pupils’ feedback.
Engage with your borough Travel Planning Officer or the TfL Travel for Life team to book in events and discuss any challenge you may be facing regarding the event.
Engage with your borough Travel Planning Officer or the TfL Travel for Life team to book in events and discuss any challenge you may be facing regarding the event .

Activity steps

Step 1

Sign up - Once you receive an invitation to the event, reserve your place online. Please book early to avoid as places are on a first come first served basis

Step 2

Planning/Preparing - Place confirmed - organise travel arrangements for your pupils and staff. Please contact the School Travel Party team (see Resources) if you require any assistance

Step 3

Organise - Download the event information and resources you receive and complete any pre-work as required

Step 4

The Event - Enjoy & Engage. Share your experiences with other schools/boroughs and equally you may get ideas from other schools/boroughs. Please take pictures.

Step 5

Share your experience - Include your school community on your experience and share ideas/knowledge gained. This can be via an assembly, your travel notice board and/or by writing an article in your newsletter/website

Step 6

Take Action - Commit to actions and/or planning a particular activity at the event, take steps to put your plans into action

Step 7

Tell your story - Add your story to the TfL Travel for Life website and always keep your Borough Travel Planning Officer updated