Virtual Explorers Ambassadors Sessions for Schools
Suitable for all primary schools.
Overview
Programme
Education phase
Categories of activity
Types of activity
Runtime
2 x 45 minute sessions in the classroom plus time to print the worksheets
How it helps
- A great opportunity for pupil involvement
- 2 x fun session plans with videos and worksheets to help you deliver in school
- Includes travel, supporting and consultation activities
- Helps you plan ahead for Travel for Life accreditation
About the activity
Great news! Each workshop in this activity card is worth three stories towards your accreditation.
The TfL Explorers Ambassadors Virtual Sessions for schools is a free teacher-led activity open to all primary schools.
The pack contains two 45-minute workshops designed to build confidence, creativity and collaboration among your pupils. Each one is accompanied by videos with a virtual presenter guiding you through the activities and worksheets in the pack.
- Workshop 1: Planning Your Summer Competition
In this interactive session, the whole class will work together to design one exciting Summer Active Travel competition for your school. Pupils will take part in decision-making games, pair work and class discussions, helping them feel a sense of ownership over the final idea. - Workshop 2: Communication Skills
This session focuses on building pupils’ public speaking confidence. They’ll take part in fun breathing and vocal warm-ups, then explore simple techniques for presenting and pitching ideas clearly and persuasively.
No prior preparation is needed beyond printing the worksheets.
This activity requires three pieces of evidence. Don’t worry, it’s easy to upload all the evidence in one document - just copy and paste your evidence into this document
Activity steps
Step 1
Download the resources - Start with the Teacher Support Sheet via the link to the left
Step 2
Choose the pupils - this could be a year 5 or 6 class, or a group of Explorer Ambassadors, it's up to you
Step 3
Deliver the session in the classroom - the resources walk you through the session
Step 4
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 5
Take Action - Commit to actions and/or planning a particular activity at the event, take steps to put your plans into action
Step 6
Tell your story - Add your story to the TfL Travel for Life website and always keep your Borough Travel Planning Officer updated