Find out how this school became nominated for STARS Primary School of the Year 2020 Behaviour Change seen at the school Pennycross have worked with Sustrans for years to promote active travel and have introduced several effective measures to ensure inclusivity and that active travel can be enjoyed by all. Pennycross has a low percentage of children driven by car […]
Find out how this school became nominated for the National STARS Awards. Behaviour Change Seen at the School Reduction in idling buses waiting at the beginning and end of the school day. Creation of a drop and stride location map, which has lead to an increase in students walking part of the way to school. […]
Find out how this school became nominated for STARS Secondary School of the Year at the National STARS Awards! Behaviour Change seen at the school We are a growing school with a growing student population. We are working with parents to avoid increased parking issues. We are working with the pupils to encourage the use […]
Modeshift are running the Autumn Webinar Series with a range of partners, presenters and speakers. They will be sharing their insight and best practice in the promotion of sustainable and active travel. The webinars are free to attend and will be taking place online via Microsoft Teams. Webinar 1 Return to school – brought to […]
As pupils prepare to return to education in September, a national initiative has been launched to encourage parents and children to improve safety and air quality around schools, as well as activity levels. Modeshift STARS, which recognises excellence in supporting sustainable travel, is inviting schools across the country to create a ‘walking bubble’ for families, […]
As more pupils prepare to return to education in September, a North East school is encouraging parents and children to get more active and improve the air quality and safety around schools. The Federation of Mowden Schools, in Darlington, has been working with Modeshift STARS, a national schools awards scheme recognising excellence in supporting sustainable […]
School Streets schemes aim to transform roads outside schools, so that pedestrians and cyclists can use them at school start and finish times. Removing vehicles outside the school gates makes the space safer, less polluted and more pleasant, making it easier and safer to walk and cycle to school. They create a more pleasant environment […]
As schools and businesses begin to plan for the easing of lockdown, families and individuals will be starting to think about how they are going to travel whilst adhering to social distancing guidelines. The current guidance for businesses is that if people cannot work from home and have to travel for work, they should first […]
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust has been awarded Modeshift STARS Business Bronze Accreditation for the delivery of their Travel Plan, making it the first workplace in Birmingham to achieve this award. The Trust’s Travel Plan has been created and overseen by Fran Silcocks, Sustainability Officer for Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, and clearly […]
The Modeshift STARS Team would like to send our very best wishes to all schools, local authorities and partners during these difficult times. The Team are all currently working remotely, and are still available on email and over the phone for any queries that you may have. We’ve been receiving some key questions from local […]
This week we look at Allendale Primary School in Northumberland, winner of Primary School of the Region for the North East Behaviour Change seen at the school Despite their rural location Allendale Primary has a very proactive, ‘can do’ attitude to encouraging sustainable travel, with the Head Teacher fostering an inclusive attitude so all pupils […]
The Ribbans Park development in Ipswich has been recognised for the delivery of their Travel Plan with Modeshift STARS Bronze Accreditation, becoming the first in the Country to do so. When complete, the Bovis Homes residential development will house 227 dwellings and this has been supported by the implementation of a Residential Travel Plan, which […]
