TFL: Travel For Life
TFL Travel For Life
In 2019, Langtons Junior Academy was awarded Gold Accreditation under the STARS scheme. We are proud to say we have been able to retain our Gold Accreditation status since then, most recently in October 2023. This accreditation will remain valid until 2026.
TFL STARS has now been rebranded to become TFL Travel for Life. Whilst there may some changes to the current scheme, the main message remains the same, to promote safe, active and sustainable travel for all members of the Langtons Junior Academy community.
As a school we recognise the importance of healthy, sustainable travel both now and in the future. The benefits of this are not just for the pupils and staff of our school, but for the local community and area as well. By encouraging more use of these travel methods, we can help improve health for future generations and reduce the impact of pollution caused by our travel choices, on our planet.
Our school keywords are: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience.
We believe our travel plan shows :
RESPECT - for ourselves by encouraging healthy travel choices
RESPONSIBILITY - for the wider community by promoting travel choices that have a better outcome for our planet
RESILIENCE - by encouraging all members of our school community to persevere in their better travel choices, even though sometimes it might be difficult for example; we might need to learn a new skill, such as riding a bicycle.
We recognise that as a school we need to continue to develop new opportunities to encourage all members of our community to make better travel choices. To that end, we intend to introduce new initiatives, such as a Bike Club, run by staff. We also hope to work closely with Langtons Infant School, to deliver a joint, co-ordinated message about safer and more sustainable travel, to all students, parents and staff at both schools.
To promote healthy habits, reduce traffic congestion, and minimise air pollution, we kindly request that parents and carers consider more active or sustainable methods when dropping off or picking up children from school. Whenever possible, please choose walking, scooting, cycling, or using public transport as your preferred travel option.
If you must drive, please ensure that you:
Park Legally: Follow all parking rules and restrictions.
Park Safely: Use proper parking spaces and avoid obstructing traffic flow.
Do Not Block Driveways: Avoid blocking school entrances or residents’ driveways.
Prioritise Pedestrians and Vulnerable Road Users: Be mindful that pedestrians and vulnerable road users should take priority, as outlined in the Highway Code.
Switch Off Your Engine: When you are stationary please remember to switch off your engine.
We ask you to be kind and considerate to our neighbours, treating their homes and streets as you would want yours to be treated. Please do not park on driveways or create obstructions. Your cooperation is essential in maintaining a safer, cleaner, and more respectful environment for everyone in our community.
Thank you for your continued support!
Walk to School Week 19th - 23rd May 2025
Living Streets Walk to School Week will be taking place from 19th to 23rd May this year. Every year we think it would be impossible to do even better than the previous year and yet, somehow, our children always manage to surpass themselves ! Every child will receive a walking diary and will be given a sticker for each day they walk to school during the week. Every child who walks three or more days during the week will receive a small reward.
As always, we are aware that it is not always practical for some of you to walk the entire journey to school, so the following will count towards stickers and rewards:
- Park and stride – park at least one road away from school, or in a local car park and walk the rest of the way.
- If you come to school by bus, get off at least one stop early and walk the rest of the way.
- Cycle to school.
- Scoot to school.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school and we will do our best to find an answer for you. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
FREE! Children's cycle training.
Children's Complete Beginner Cycle Training
These are suitable for children who have never ridden a bike or would like to come off stabilisers. Training will include basic instruction on balancing, pedalling and steering, starting and stopping, riding in a straight line, turning and changing direction. Courses consist of 1.5 hours of training in a small group of up to 6 children with 2 qualified instructors. Children are encouraged to bring their own bike where possible but a limited number of bikes and helmets will be available to borrow, subject to availability and fit.
Children's Improver Cycle training
Build confidence and skills! These sessions will focus on the basics of bike handling and control, building up valuable skills that help children to be confident in controlling their bike in a safe, off-road, environment. This course does not accommodate complete beginners or those who use stabilisers so please see our Complete Beginner courses if your child is new to cycling or uses a bike with stabilisers. Course consists of two hours of training in a group of up to 10 children with 2 qualified instructors. Children are encouraged to bring their own bike where possible but a limited number of bikes and helmets will be available to borrow, subject to availability and fit. Parents/carers of children under 7 are requested to remain within sight of the cycle training. Please collect trainees promptly.