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A Walking Bus is the name for a supervised group of children
walking to or from school.
It is made up of at least two adult volunteers, who act as a
'driver' and a 'conductor' to escort the children. Adults and
children all wear high-visibility waistcoats.
The bus follows a set route and 'walks' along a defined route to
a published timetable. Children can join or leave the bus at set
points along the route.
Each school decides when their Walking Buses operate. A Walking Bus
doesn't have to operate on both mornings and afternoons, nor does
it have to run every day.
For more information visit the
Kent and Medway Walking Bus (link opens in a
new window) or read the Kent Highway Services
Walking
Bus Guidelines.
What are the benefits of a Walking bus?
Walking Buses can benefit children, parents, the school and the
local community by:
- developing pedestrian and social skills
- promoting healthy exercise
- saving time for parents
- developing children's independence in a supervised
environment
- reducing traffic congestion around schools
- improving air quality.
How can my school set up a Walking Bus?
Your headteacher needs to:
- find out how much interest there is among parents as they will
ultimately be responsible for the success of a Walking Bus
scheme
- make contact with your School Travel Planner or The Kent and
Medway Walking Bus Group (link opens in a new window) who will help
you set up and promote the
scheme.
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