The Alwoodley Ward Wide Walk to School Week  (7th - 10th May) is a community wide initiative to encourage healthy active travel to school for children, reduce car congestion at school-run times, and promote clean air.  We hope that 500 families who normally drive will take the pledge to walk, cycle, scoot, or park and stride that week (you're children will get badges if you make the pledge!) To help your family make the pledge , you can:

• get your bikes ready at a free MOT

• Practice cycling around the area with an experienced leader on an 8 mile family ride

• Look at maps to see if you live within 1/2 mile -- an easy 10 minute walk, and assess whether that may be manageable for your family. Use the same tool to see if you live within 1 mile - an easy cycle ride for kids!

• Consider Park & Stride if you must drive. Park and Stride car parks are designated areas that keep cars off residential streets and give children the opportunity to get a 10 minute walk in before school.  We know many families need to drive so parents can dash off to work. Will you consider planning ahead to try out park and stride for the week?

• Review this virtual Road Safety Guide for Parents with Young Children from Child Friendly Leeds.

• Download, print and display your sign in your front garden/window to encourage others to make the pledge. 

Scroll down to make the pledge!