Encouraging parents & pupils in #Derbyshire to #TravelSmart to #school by #walking, #cycling or with a #scooter glide or by #bus or #carshare then Park & Stride
Derbyshire, UK
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Celebrate #WorldBookDay & the #NationalYearofReading 📚
Check out #TeamModeshift’s Active Travel Booklist - packed with exciting titles for all ages.
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Remember to record your activities in #STARS!
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Today, Modeshift Chief Operating Officer Nick Butler joined @NatalieFleetMP on a visit to South Normanton Nursery School, the Modeshift STARS Early Years Establishment of the Midlands Region Winners. 🙌
#TeamModeshift #ModeshiftSTARS
ALT Woman in red coat kneeling and engaging with two young girls in a classroom setting.
ALT A man and woman wearing blue winter Modeshift branded hats stand in front of a bulletin board with 'WELCOME' spelled out and various photos pinned on it.
ALT Woman taking a photo of a woman and three children holding stuffed animals in a colorful classroom.
Modeshift Monkey has had a busy morning, meeting Nick from @TeamModeshift and @NatalieFleetMP to celebrate South Normanton Nursery School's nomination for STARS Early Years setting of the year, as well as reminding everyone to be bright and be seen on their school journey!
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🌟We’re proud to share that 201 pupils earned the January ‘Board Games’ badge in the @livingstreets Walk to School Challenge. Each pupil completed at least 2 active journeys a week throughout January! Well done, everyone! #WalkToSchool #ActiveTravel
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We’re thrilled to announce that William Gilbert School is a FINALIST for the 2025 Mode Shift Month Awards!
Huge thanks to our amazing families, pupils & staff for supporting active travel every day. 🙌
@activetraveleng @TeamModeshift @livingstreets @LovetoRide_ @Be_Travel_Smart
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Our Junior Travel Ambassadors are incredibly proud to announce that WG has achieved OUTSTANDING Level Modeshift STARS Accreditation! This is an amazing milestone, we couldn’t be prouder of our school community. @TeamModeshift @livingstreets @Be_Travel_Smart @activetraveleng
Great to chat with staff at @NewboldCofE as they work towards @TeamModeshift STARS accreditation with the help of Strider from @livingstreets who is helping to encourage active ways of travelling to school.
Checkout their brilliant travel page too newboldchurchschool.co.uk/..…
We are so excited to welcome @livingstreets Strider to #Derbyshire. Schools across the county are taking part in the #WOWTopTen Challenge in February. The more active journeys pupils make to school, the better the chances they have of moving up the leader board! #WalkToSchool
Today Modeshift Monkey from South Normanton Nursery School spotted some catkins - but which tree do they belong to? Maybe this article from The Woodland Trust will help woodlandtrust.org.uk/.../whi…
#activetravelsignsofspring
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Well, well, well… would you look at this 👀
It’s #ModeShiftMonth Awards 2025 shortlist day! 🎉👏
👉 Find out more: ow.ly/T8fL50XWzq8
@LDNLutonAirport @LutonPointUK @darlingtonbc @Derbyshirecc @WGES2022
Our Active Travel Mascots are getting out and about spotting signs of spring on their school journey.
First up - Modeshift Mouse has been enjoying the sight of snowdrops bringing a splash of colour to the roadside verges. Share with us what you see #ActiveTravelSignsOfSpring
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It was a pleasure to welcome Arry from the UK charity Living Streets, starting in January WG will be involved in this amazing initiative to inspire more children and families to walk to school, creating a better walking environment. @livingstreets @TeamModeshift @activetraveleng
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Children at South Normanton Nursery School got into the Modeshift Active Travel December spirit with a ‘bling your bike’ design challenge as part of their Modeshift STARS travel plan. 🎄
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#FestiveFun #FridayFeeling #FridayFeels #FeelGoodFriday
Merry Christmas to all our schools and active travel champions - thanks for all your hard work this year.
We look forward to working with you on @TeamModeshift active travel journey in 2026!
The only sign of snow the #ActiveTravelSuperStar has seen are the snowflakes on jumpers and in Christmas trees!
Have you spotted any signs of Jack Frost on your Team Modeshift #ModeshiftActiveTravelDecember journey?
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⭐The end of term is approaching, but there’s still time to shine in #ModeshiftActiveTravelDecember ⭐
✨ Need a quick idea? Head to 👉 ow.ly/eSXp50XwQP0
Let’s finish December with a flourish, then enjoy a well-deserved festive break full of rest, joy & sparkle. 🌟
ALT Golden star with a Santa hat and scarf on a snowy blue background inviting to share a Modeshift STARS Winter photo montage.
Well the weather outside is more frightful than delightful 🌧️
So follow the #ActiveTravelSuperStar and sing along to some of our @TeamModeshift festive favourites to bring some cheer to your journey!
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⭐Show us how you’re shining this #ModeshiftActiveTravelDecember! ⭐
We’re loving all the festive bling, bright wheels & sparkling journeys you’ve been sharing so far, #TeamModeshift. Keep them coming! 📸
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ALT A festive blue background with falling snow and large golden stars. In the centre, a white box with snowflake decorations contains the text: ‘Shine like a STAR – Add tinsel to your trainers, wow to your wellies, or bling to your wheels and light up your journey! With glitter, reflectors, or festive sparkle, make sure you’re seen and safe this season.’