Cycling for the school journey
The Government is keen to encourage walking and cycling for the school journey, to promote healthy lifestyles and to reduce the dangers of traffic congestion at the start and end of the school day. The DfES is aware that some schools discourage cycling because of concerns about their legal liability and, although most children own bicycles, less than five percent use them for the school journey.
For more information about the extent of schools' liability for bicycles, pupil safety and Government initiatives and legislation, see Home to School Travel.
