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Find resources for primary schools and secondary schools to encourage, promote, and embrace active travel in Leicestershire.

Content has been divided into resources for teachers and for families, so everyone can get involved throughout the school day. 

 

Active Travel Calendar

Join us throughout the year as we embrace active travel for schools and families – get stuck in and find new ways to walk, cycle, and wheel!

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Primary school resources

Four schoolchildren in uniform looking out onto a school playground - for schools

Bring active travel into the world of primary age kids using the below resources. Making walking, wheeling, and cycling an exciting part of their day can build up healthy habits for life.

For families

For families

Resource documentMore content coming soon - thank you for your patience. PDF, 292 KB
A group of students walking into a British school, with a pupil in the foreground pushing a bike and wearing a helmetActive Travel Schools Calendar  Our Active Travel Schools Calendar helps schools encourage active travel for your pupils.  As part of our Active Travel Schools programme, your school can access resources, events, and support...
Choose How You Move logoLiving StreetsClean Air Day Resources  Here are some excellent resources from Living Streets suitable for KS1 and KS2. They can be used by any school wanting to be involved with Clean...

For teachers

For teachers

Resource documentMore content coming soon - thank you for your patience. PDF, 292 KB
A group of students walking into a British school, with a pupil in the foreground pushing a bike and wearing a helmetActive Travel Schools Calendar  Our Active Travel Schools Calendar helps schools encourage active travel for your pupils.  As part of our Active Travel Schools programme, your school can access resources, events, and support...
Primary School GrantsApplications for 2026/2027 will be opening on the 14th September 2026. The Choose How You Move team have grants available to schools located in the 7 districts of Leicestershire. These...

Secondary school and college resources

Two teenage girls with backpacks walking - for schools and Active Travel Calendar

As children grow and gain more independence, active travel can offer them new ways to stay healthy, active, and social. These resources are designed to support children aged 10 and older to gain confidence and choose active travel as they navigate getting around for themselves.

For families

For families

Resource documentMore content coming soon - thank you for your patience. PDF, 292 KB
A group of students walking into a British school, with a pupil in the foreground pushing a bike and wearing a helmetActive Travel Schools Calendar  Our Active Travel Schools Calendar helps schools encourage active travel for your pupils.  As part of our Active Travel Schools programme, your school can access resources, events, and support...
Choose How You Move logoBetterPointsThe Choose How You Move rewards challenge is powered by BetterPoints and allows you to earn points for walking, running and cycling. Track your journeys using the free BetterPoints app...

For teachers

For teachers

Resource documentMore content coming soon - thank you for your patience. PDF, 292 KB
A group of students walking into a British school, with a pupil in the foreground pushing a bike and wearing a helmetActive Travel Schools Calendar  Our Active Travel Schools Calendar helps schools encourage active travel for your pupils.  As part of our Active Travel Schools programme, your school can access resources, events, and support...
Choose How You Move logoActive Travel ChampionsWe’re looking for active travel advocates to join our cause!   Join us as a volunteer representative and help us get the word out about all things active travel. Our...

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Discover more about our schools work across the Choose How You Move website.

Theo the Fox, the Choose How You Move mascot, rides a scooter across a public footpath, a demonstration of an initiative for the Legacy Grants scheme from Choose How You MoveActive Travel Schools ProgrammeActive Travel Schools Programme Travelling actively to schools can be a great way for pupils to start the day, with research finding a link to improved behaviour and concentration as...
Choose How You Move logoModeshift STARSWhat is Modeshift STARS? Modeshift STARS (Sustainable Travel Accreditation and Recognition for Schools) is a free national awards programme that helps schools promote walking, wheeling, cycling, scooting and public transport....
Primary School GrantsApplications for 2026/2027 will be opening on the 14th September 2026. The Choose How You Move team have grants available to schools located in the 7 districts of Leicestershire. These...