School Travel Plan

 

ACHIEVE - LEARN - FLOURISH 

The Aspire Learning Federation is made up of two schools - Elm Park Primary School and R J Mitchell Primary School in the London Borough of Havering.

 

What is Our School Travel Plan?

Our School Travel Plan sets out how we encourage safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly travel to and from school. Its purpose is to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety around the school, and promote sustainable travel choices such as walking, cycling, scooting, and public transport.

Why It Matters

  • Helps keep children safe on their journey

  • Reduces air pollution around the school

  • Encourages healthy daily exercise

  • Promotes independence and confidence

  • Supports a greener, cleaner community

How We Encourage Safe and Active Travel

  • Walk to School days and challenges

  • Cycle and scooter training / Bikeability

  • Secure bike & scooter storage on site

  • Park & Stride locations for safer drop-offs

  • Information about local bus routes and timetables

  • Road safety workshops and assemblies

  • Liaising with the local council on crossing patrols and safety measures

Driving to School

If you need to drive:

  • Please park safely and considerately away from school gates

  • Do not block driveways or zebra crossings

  • Use Park & Stride areas where possible

  • Keep engine off while waiting (no idling)

This helps protect pupils and residents and reduces unnecessary traffic.

Keeping Children Safe

  • Identify safe walking routes

  • Improve signage and road markings

  • Raise awareness of road safety and car-free zones

  • Monitor parking and traffic issues

If you have concerns about road safety near the school, please let us know.

How Parents Can Help

  • Walk, cycle, or scoot where possible

  • Encourage children to use the safest route

  • Model safe road-crossing behaviour

  • Avoid stopping on yellow lines or zig-zags

  • Support school travel events and campaigns

Small changes make a big difference.

Working Together

The School Travel Plan is reviewed regularly. We welcome feedback from parents, carers, pupils, and neighbours to help keep travel safe and sustainable.