School Travel Plan

We actively encourage our pupils and staff to walk, scoot or cycle to school as they:
  • keep us fit and healthy
  • help our pupils develop road safety skills which will keep them safe as they travel further afield and more independently
  • help keep our local air clean, and our streets free from congestion
  • are life skills that everyone should be able to benefit from​

Throughout the month of October 2021 

What we do:

  • We use Modeshift STARS to update and monitor our school travel plan
  • We promote safe and active travel as much as possible by using our noticeboard, displays, newsletter and website at  www.corbridgemiddle.co.uk/traveltoschool
  • We encourage all members of our school community to walk, cycle or travel by public transport for the journey to school. To support this we provide:
    • Cycle training (Bikeability)
    • Scooter training (planned for Spring term 2022)
    • Pedestrian safety as part of our PSHE curriculum
    • Cycle/scooter storage facility
    • Public transport information
  • Local school trips are made by public transport where possible, or on foot if the destination is close by
  • We let all new pupils and their parents/carers know that we promote healthy and sustainable travel to school before the child starts at our school

What we ask of parents/carers:

  • Please encourage your child(ren) to walk, scoot or cycle to school whenever possible
  • Ensure your child(ren) walk or ride sensibly and safely on the way to and from school, and to push bikes and scooters on school grounds
  • Ensure that bicycles and scooters are roadworthy and properly maintained. If in doubt consult a qualified mechanic
  • Consider providing your child(ren) with a cycle helmet
  • Ensure your child(ren) can be seen by fitting lights to their bike by supplying them with high-visibility clothing
  • Make sure your child(ren) has a lock for their bike or scooter and that they know how to use it
  • Ensure you have appropriate insurance cover for your child(ren)’s bicycle or scooter as the school is not liable for any loss or damage to cycles or scooters on the premises or being used on the way to or from school
  • If you travel by public bus, can you get off the bus at least two stops early and walk the last part of the journey?

Bikeability Cycle Training

Bikeability is today’s cycle training programme. It’s about gaining practical skills and understanding how to cycle on today’s roads. Bikeability gives everyone the skills and confidence for all kinds of cycling.
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​We currently offer fully-funded Bikeability training at Corbridge Middle School. For more information, please contact the School Office.

What we ask of pupils:

  • Ask your parents if you can walk scoot or cycle to school and complete a Bike/scooter permission slip
  • Behave in a way that shows you and the school in the best light whether walking, scooting, cycling or using public transport
  • Ride or walk courteously, sensibly and safely on the way to and from school
  • Push bikes and scooters must not be rode on school grounds; dismount and push to the storage area
  • Check that your bike or scooter is roadworthy and properly maintained
  • Wear a cycle helmet when cycling or using a scooter to travel to/from school
  • Make sure you can be seen by using lights in the dark or bad weather and by wearing high-visibility clothing
  • Make sure you have a lock for your bike or scooter and that you use it in the school storage facility
Corbridge Middle School