October is International Walk to School Month - giving children, parents, school teachers and community leaders an opportunity to be part of a global event as they celebrate the many benefits of walking. Last year, more than 3 million walkers from around the world walked to school together for various reasons - all hoping to create communities that are safe places to walk.
These weeks encourage schools across the UK to come together to promote the importance of walking. Walk to School Weeks have the support of 65% of local authorities and reach more than 1.5 million pupils and their carers.
Schools promote 'Walk to School' in all sorts of imaginative ways! Tried and tested campaign ideas include incentives for pupils who walk to school (such as stickers or certificates), teachers incorporating road safety or environmental awareness into lesson time and Walk to School themed publicity events.
For further information on Walk to School Week please visit the following websites:
Walk to School Website
International Walk to School website
