Posted by The school run has become a contentious issue among parents and environmental activists. There are a number of concerns over localised pollution and overall climate change, and as a parent you are responsible for how your child gets to school.
Most parents will drive their child to school- even if it is only a 5-minute walk away- and most will do so for convenience. There are hundreds of cars on the road in the morning all trying to get to the one destination and maybe get then get to work.
The drive or walk debate has prompted many schools to try and work with parents to ease the traffic burden. Both parents and schools are working together to try and come up with more community-friendly alternatives.
One of the most successful schemes is the walking school bus, where children make their way to school on foot in a supervised group. This helps to reduce the cars on the road, cuts down on pollution and also helps to keep children fit and healthy.
The size of the walking bus can change, depending on how many children live within close proximity to the school. Larger walking school buses will have operational pick up points where the group will pick up children along the way.
There are adult supervisors so that your child is never unattended and can get to school safely. So if you live in close range to the school and don’t have time to walk with your child, get them to jump on the walking bus for a healthy, environmentally friendly walk to school.
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