Wandsworth children and parents discouraged from driving to school this 'Walk to School Week'

This week is Walk to School Week, and Wandsworth's young people and parents are being encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot to school rather than going by car.

Walk to School Week is organised by Living Streets, this year participating schools will be introducing pupils to the benefits of walking through comic book-style characters the 'Walking Superpowers'.

Children will be encouraged to take the challenge of making as many active journeys to school as possible, with rewards including stickers and badges.

Wandsworth Council is backing the scheme and is urging parents to walk their children to school whether their school is taking part or not.

Support for Walk to School Week is part of an ongoing programme to encourage active travel.

Wandsworth now has 19 school streets – the third-highest in inner London.

Cameras are now being used at some schools and drivers flouting the rules can expect a penalty charge notice in the post.

Cllr Will Sweet, cabinet member for education and children's services said: "We are encouraging young people to make the most of Walk to School Week and choose a healthier, more environmentally-friendly way to get to school. And we're working with our schools to help them create even greener school travel plans."

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