--- title: "Travelling to School Safely" url: "https://svf.org.uk/news/2021-04-22-travelling-to-school-safely" school: "Seaton Valley Federation" --- # Travelling to School Safely ![Image of Travelling to School Safely](https://files.schudio.com/seaton-valley-federation/images/news/DFT_BackToSchool_16x9_Generic-1_HFS.jpg) 22 April 2021 Please read this advice from the Department for Education about travelling to school safely. | - if you live a short distance from your school or college, walk, cycle or scoot to and from school wherever it is possible and safe to do so - avoid sharing a car with anyone outside of your household or support bubble - if you are using public transport to get to school or college, plan ahead and allow more time for your journey - when you are travelling by public or dedicated school transport, don’t forget to:\| - wear a face covering (unless you are exempt – including if you are aged 11 and under). It is important  you wear them for the entirety of your journey, including inside a bus or train station - social distance where possible - wash or sanitise your hands regularly - be considerate to fellow passengers and staff. \| \|---\| | |---| Further information can be found in our [guidance on transport to school and other places of education](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transport-to-school-and-other-places-of-education-autumn-term-2020?utm_source=19%20April%202021%20C19&utm_medium=Daily%20Email%20C19&utm_campaign=DfE%20C19). ![](https://svf.org.uk/images/news/Covid19/DFT_BackToSchool_Infographic_Poster_A4_HR_HFS.jpg) [SSMS](https://svf.org.uk/news/tag/ssms) [WMS](https://svf.org.uk/news/tag/wms) [SVHS](https://svf.org.uk/news/tag/svhs) [ Red Nose and Spoon Races at SSMS!](https://svf.org.uk/news/2021-03-23-red-nose-and-spoon-races-at-ssms) [Keep Life Moving - Test at Home ](https://svf.org.uk/news/2021-04-23-keep-life-moving-test-at-home) ![Seaton Valley Federation](https://files.schudio.com/seaton-valley-federation/images/logo/SeatonValley_Logo(2).png) #### Seaton Valley Federation Prospect Avenue Seaton Delaval Northumberland NE25 0FW 0191 2371505 #### Useful Links: - [News](https://svf.org.uk/news) - [Contact Us](https://svf.org.uk/contact-us) - [Events](https://svf.org.uk/events) - [Vacancies](https://svf.org.uk/job-vacancies) #### More Links: - [Calendar](https://svf.org.uk/calendar) - [School Email](https://sites.google.com/achs.svf.org.uk/launchpad-selection) - [My Child at School](https://svf.org.uk/my-child-at-school) - [Term Dates](https://svf.org.uk/term-dates) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Seaton-Valley-Federation-of-Schools-103527542434937) - [X](https://twitter.com/@seatonvalleyfed) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/seatonvalleyfed) © Copyright 2018–2026 Seaton Valley Federation School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://svf.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)