Setting Up the Springwell Walking Bus: A Year of Community and Fitness

1. Springwell Walking Bus

2. Setting Up The Bus Initial Interest

3. Setting Up The Bus Initial Interest

4. Setting Up The Bus Plotting the route With the help of Maninder and Aisha we plotted where all the children lived on a big map. We then decided on the best route for our bus.

5. Setting Up The Bus Consent forms

6. Setting Up The Bus Consent forms

7. Setting Up The Bus Consent forms

8. Setting Up The Bus Our Very First Walking Bus

9. Setting Up The Bus Risk Assessment Before we started the bus, we walked our route to identify any hazards which we may encounter along the way.

10. Setting Up The Bus Insurance The office at school are informed of the numbers weekly and then they telephone through the numbers for the correct insurance coverage.

11. Setting Up The Bus Walking Bus Kit Children’s jacket Adult’s jacket Mobile Phone Our rope First Aid Kit Kit bag

12. Setting Up The Bus Our Routine 8.25am: Leave school for Bus Stop 1 8.35am: Bus stop 1 8.40am Bus stop 2 8.45am: Bus stop 3 8.50am: Arrive in the playground.

13. 1 Year On! Last week we celebrated our 1st birthday! We celebrated in style!

14. Walking Bus in Action Please welcome Huni and Eesha who have taken part every week since we began. Also welcome Ikjot and Mahek who joint walking bus this academic year.

15. Children’s Views “It keeps you fit.” Mahek “Walking Bus is fun and is great for keeping you fit.” Ikjot “Walking Bus makes you healthy.” Adam “It is really fun.” Esha “It is nice.” Zainah “Walking Bus is great fun.” Shlok