WARWICKSHIRE’S parents and carers and their children are encouraged to take part in national walk to school week next week (May 15-19).
Walk to School Week is a national initiative organised by Living Streets, which encourages families to walk to school instead of using a car or other vehicle. The event promotes healthier lifestyles while reducing traffic congestion and pollution.
Walking to school has numerous benefits, including reducing traffic congestion and pollution, and improving physical and mental health.
By committing to Walk to School Week 2023, parents and carers can encourage their children to adopt healthy habits that will benefit them throughout their lives.
This year’s Walk to School Week theme is Walk with Wildlife. It encourages children to travel actively to school every day of the week, meeting various animals and insects along the way and learning about the important reasons to walk and the difference it can make for individuals, communities and the planet.
Warwickshire County Council’s Transport and Planning spokesman Coun Wallace Redford said: “We are delighted to support Walk to School Week 2023, which provides a fantastic opportunity for families to get active, spend time together, and contribute to a greener, safer environment. Walking to school is an excellent way to improve physical health, mental wellbeing, and air quality, and we encourage everyone to give it a go.”
Visit https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/walk-to-school/parents-info for information from Living Streets for parents and carers about walking to school.
