TfL Explorers Ambassadors Challenge
Suitable for all primary schools
Overview
Programme
Education phase
Category of activity
TravelTypes of activity
How it helps
- Recognition for students who are keen to participate
- Great peer leadership opportunity for students
- Increases all pupils’ awareness of active, safe travel
About the activity
TfL Explorers Challenge is a free programme designed to reduce car usage and to equip young people aged 9-11 with the skills and confidence to lead their peers and influence parents in tackling travel issues in their school community.
To be eligible, your school must have completed and uploaded at least 16 TfL Travel for Life activities in the last two academic years. It’s a great way to make the jump to Gold Travel for Life Accreditation
There are 3 core objectives:
ACTIVE: Raise awareness of the environmental, health and wellbeing benefits of Active Travel and encourage more students to walk, scoot or cycle.
RESPONSIBLE: Prepare children for the transition to independent travel at secondary school.
SAFE: Increase awareness of safety when travelling around London.
TfL Explorers Challenge is an ideal opportunity for any pupils wishing to increase their confidence and gain experience of presenting as part of a small supportive group of their peers. We recommend a group of 3 – 8 students which are ideally from Years 4-6.
TfL Explorers Challenge can fit well into the agenda of Eco Clubs, Green Societies and School Councils. However, it can also be ideal for students who have not had an opportunity to shine in other areas of their school life.
This is a free programme to all eligible primary schools.
Activity steps
Step 1
Apply – contact [email protected] to apply to take part. To be eligible, your school must have completed and uploaded at least 16 TfL Travel for Life activities in the last two academic years.
Step 2
Get started – your Travel for Life officer will arrange a meeting to get you set up on the Challenge and help you set your own targets
Step 3
TfL Explorers Ambassadors – recruit a group of pupils as your Ambassadors
Step 4
Apply for Gold – at the end of the year, your officer will help you apply for Gold
Step 5
Tell your Story – upload the evidence in My Activities