Dundee City Council wish to promote the independence and well-being of all children and young people through a range of travel options. All children and young people should be encouraged to follow a healthy lifestyle including walking a reasonable distance, where possible, to school.
The ASN Travel Team, with collaboration from schools, have devised their Independent Travel Team to build confidence in children and young people so that they feel safe and supported when travelling from home to school on their own or with their peers:
- assist parents/carers in their responsibility of ensuring that their child attends school safely and on time
- ensure that pupils are offered the best option for travelling to school
- be responsive to the concerns of parents and carers in the provision of appropriate travel assistance arrangements
Parents/carers should speak with the ASN Travel Coordinator and/or School Staff to find out more and see how the Programme might help.