Award criteria
sustainable level
The 'sustainable' level is the first level of the accreditation scheme. The travel plan must meet all of the following criteria (some are dependent on whether the plan is at
the review stage).
The left hand column on all criteria indicates the links
to the Every Child Matters and where these elements could
be included in the Self Evaluation Form.
The criteria apply to SEN schools unless otherwise stated.
Part one
Relevant links to the self-evaluation form (SEF) and Every Child Matters (ECM):
School travel plan document
The school travel plan document
should meet the basic DfES/DfT
requirements and include the
information in the first section as
a minimum
| SEF 1 |
The travel plan contains information on the description of
the location, size and type of school |
| SEF 1 |
DfES number is provided |
| SEF 1 |
Details of the catchment area are provided (through written
text or postcode plots) Photos and maps are provided |
| SEF 1 |
Details of local transport links are provided |
| SEF 1 |
Reasons why the school is implementing a travel plan
are given |
| SEF 1 |
There is information on the current level of involvement in
sustainable travel initiatives |
Research
The school must have completed a
basic level of research with pupils.
ECM 4.2 /4.3
SEF 2a, 2b |
A survey has been completed on pupil travel modes. At a minimum this is a 'hands up' survey (with at least
90% response) |
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The survey sample is representative and less than
12 months old |
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The survey is dated and the survey form is included as
an appendix |
ECM 4.2 / 4.3
SEF 2a, 2b |
There is information on pupils' current travel modes, preferred travel modes and obstacles to sustainable travel
(this can be obtained through consultation, if a hands up
survey has been carried out). Not applicable to SEN schools -
see below for relevant criteria |
| SEF 2a, 2b |
For SEN schools - data should be provided on how each
child travels to school, as well as details of why children are
not travelling by sustainable modes of transport |
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Results are illustrated visually (bar charts and/or pie charts) |
If the plan has been reviewed then the
following must be met:
ECM 3.8.5
SEF 2a, 2b |
Review of travel modes has been completed with information on the key indicators, travel to and from
school, preferred travel to and from school and obstacles to
sustainable travel |
ECM 3.8.5
SEF 2a, 2b |
A comparison has been made to original data |
Consultation
| ECM 4.3 / 4.3.4 / 5.4 |
The school has carried out a basic level of consultation with the school community and evidence is provided.
Further clarification can be provided by your School
Travel Advisor |
Engineering
| ECM 3.6.1 / 3.4.1 / 2.2 / 1.3.3 |
If a request for engineering measures is included within the plan, adequate justification must be given on why measures are needed. Further clarification can be
provided by your School Travel Advisor |
Action plan and targets
The travel plan document contains a
detailed action plan for the next year of the plan.
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The table contains a column on actions |
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The table contains a column on responsibilities and a
named person is given. This is not always the same person
and illustrates a whole school approach |
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The table contains a column on timescale's in line
with requirements. Limited use of the term 'ongoing' |
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The document contains SMART targets.
SMART targets are specific, measurable, achievable,
realistic and time-bound. A smart target should contain
baseline data as well as targeted data. There should
also be a date |
If the plan has been reviewed the following should be contained either within the plan or as part
of a separate progress report
| ECM 3.8.5 |
Progress has been recorded against the original action plan
(this will preferably be included as an additional column) |
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A new action plan has been set for the following year |
| ECM 3.8.5 |
Progress has been reported against original targets |
| ECM 3.8.5 |
Targets have been updated and reset if necessary |
Monitoring and evaluation
The plan includes a commitment to
undertaking monitoring and evaluation
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The plan includes the date for the next survey |
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A month and year is set for the next review with details of
who is responsible for this |
Part two
The plan has a list of initiatives to promote sustainable travel. The following should be included as a minimum:
Walking initiatives
| ECM 1.2 / 1.2.6 |
The school takes part in two Walk to School campaigns over the course of the academic year (and provides
feedback on their success including data on modal shift) |
| ECM 1.2 / 1.6 / 1.2.6 |
For SEN schools - the school should demonstrate that walking is encouraged for pupils who are able to do so.
Further clarification can be provided by your School
Travel Advisor |
Cycling initiatives
| ECM 1.2 / 1.2.6 |
The school holds cyclist training courses for pupils if appropriate (not applicable for nursery schools) |
| ECM 1.2 / 1.2.6 |
The school has cycle storage facilities in place or has identified a need for cycle storage facilities (at least a
minimum for staff and visitors) or provided justification if not |
| ECM 1.2 / 1.6 / 1.3.6 |
For SEN schools - the school should demonstrate that cycling is encouraged for pupils that are able to do so. Further clarification can be provided by your School
Travel Advisor |
Car sharing initiatives
| ECM 1.2 / 1.2.6 |
The school promotes the use of car sharing or park and
walk schemes for pupils who live too far away to walk or
cycle to school |
| ECM 1.2 / 1.6 |
For SEN schools - the school should demonstrate that car
sharing and/or park and walk is encouraged for pupils that
are able to do so. Further clarification can be provided by
your School Travel Advisor |
Public transport initiatives
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The school uses the School Travel Party scheme when travelling on school trips |
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The school promotes the use of public transport and the free U16 scheme available to all pupils in London
(publicity material is available from Transport for London) |
| ECM 1.2 / 1.6 |
For SEN schools the school should demonstrate that the use of public transport is encouraged for pupils who are able to do so. Further clarification can be provided by
your School Travel Advisor |
Road safety initiatives
| ECM 2.1 |
The school promotes/uses the TfL road safety resources
appropriate for the relevant year group eg Children's
Traffic Club,Traffic Tales (nursery and primary schools only)
or For My Girlfriend, Too Young to Die (secondary schools) |
| ECM 2.1 |
The school takes part in Junior Citizen weeks and/or
receives TfL's Safety and Citizenship Programme
(primary schools only) |
| ECM 2.1 |
For SEN schools - the school should demonstrate that
road safety education is included within the school
curriculum. Further clarification can be provided by your
School Travel Advisor |
Promotion
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The school promotes sustainable travel initiatives through a
variety of means, eg:
- Newsletter
- Notice Board
- Parents evenings/Induction evenings
- Information on the websites/within the prospectus
- Competitions
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| ECM 1.1 |
The school promotes the plan through at least one of these
methods on a termly basis |
Part three
To be implemented by the School Travel Advisor:
| Information from original survey and annual review survey
(if applicable) has been recorded on the Itrace monitoring
database by the School Travel Advisor |
The school travel plan has been signed off by the Assistant
Director (or above) of Transportation and Assistant
Director (or above) of Families and Children's Services |
Part four
Please provide any additional information not included within
the criteria to support your application. This section is optional.