• It SAVES TIME By working in a rota, parents save time and have fewer school trips as other people escort their children to school when they are not volunteering. This enables working parents to get to work earlier and those with younger children will have a less stressful start to the day.
• It's SAFE Children learn good road sense.
• It's HEALTHY It encourages children to start the walking habit that will hopefully stay with them for the rest of their lives.
  
• Pupils' general fitness is improved through daily exercise.
  
• Children use up excess energy before lessons start which makes children more alert and receptive to learning.
  
• It promotes social development and independence.
  
• It's GREEN It provides an environmentally friendly way for children to travel to school.
  
• It encourages walking, which in turn reduces traffic and fumes near the school.
  
• It's FUN Children and parents have fun and make new friends!

There are currently five Walking Bus routes in Hastings, two at the Sacred Heart School, one at West St Leonards, one at Churchwood and one at Clive Vale Nursery.

To find out how Walking Bus can be part of your school travel plan contact Tracy Hobden, Walking Bus Officer at Hastings Borough Council on 01424 783340.

For more information have a look at www.walkingbus.com