Living Streets are delighted to invite you to an online introduction to WOW – the year-round walk to school challenge, to demonstrate how this exciting programme can work in your school.

Working with West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), Living Streets are offering a number of FREE, government funded places on WOW, so come along to find out how WOW can promote active lifestyles for all children, as well as decreasing congestion around the school gates.

The session will take place on Tuesday 1st February 2022 and will last 15 minutes, with the opportunity to stay online and ask questions at the end.

What is WOW?

WOW is Living Streets year-round walk to school challenge, designed to promote active travel and physical activity as well as reduce congestion around the school gates. It’s quick and easy to run and the impact is also hugely positive: if pupils exercise regularly or travel to school sustainably (walk, cycle, scoot), they are awarded a monthly badge. Living Streets currently works with local authorities across the country including WMCA and other combined authorities including Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire as well as Essex. In these areas, participating schools see a 23% increase in pupils walking to school and a 30% reduction in congestion outside the school gates. This is particularly important now, when social distancing is necessary for families. Fewer cars means less chaos outside gates – allowing children to safely attend school. 

Valued at upwards of £500 per school, the previous free WOW spaces offered to schools in West Midlands were snapped up quickly. Fortunately, we were able to secure further funding – so don’t miss the chance to secure one of these fully funded places for your school!