KEY Just the journey – your guide to Fareham Academy - Travel to School Map smarter and safer travel to school Fareham Academy Five reasons to be active 1. Catch up with 4 friends 4 2. It’s good for the Junior School planet 4 3. Boosts brain power School Crossing Patrol Point 4. Maintains a Signalised Crossing healthy lifestyle 5. To be street savvy Railway Station and safe Off Road Cycleway Shared with Footway Off Road Dedicated Cycle Lane

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Map it! Æa Bus Stop This is a map of the 9:m Pedestrian Entrance local area around / Vehicle/Cycle/Pedestrian your new school. Access 4 Keep this map at St Jude's home and use it for Catholic Primary journey planning.

Ranvilles Wallisdean 4 Junior 4 Junior Plan your journey 9:mFAREHAM • Remember to plan your Redlands journey before your first / ACADEMY 9:m Primary day at your new school. A • Use myjourneyhampshire. p com/journeyplanner. p r o • Input the information for x 4 5 your journey including m where you’re travelling to in W and from, plus the time a lk you’re planning to travel. A or p 2 • You can then choose p m r in o Cy different ways to travel. x cle 1 0 • The journey planner will A m p then choose the best p in r route for you. o W a x l 1 k o A 5 r p m 4 p i m r n i o W n x C a y 2 l c 0 k le o Check if your m r i 6 n m W in a takes part in l C k y the Youth Travel o c r le 8 Ambassador m (YTA) scheme. in C y There might be c le an opportunity for you to ¯ become a YTA when you start 0 0.125 0.25 0.5 your new school. Mile Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2020 1 2 Plan your journey Start your You can find instructions and help on how to plan your journey Always give the by following the journey planner on the My Journey website. Talking and socialising road your FULL journey Choose different ways to travel and the time you want to leave or with friends, texting, attention – don’t leave arrive and the journey planner will select the best route for you. talking on the phone as Use this resource to your senses at the well as listening to music help you start your When you’ve looked at your options, find out what facilities your roadside. journey to school. school has e.g. does it have cycle storage, lockers, somewhere are all distractions which Think about it and covered to wait if it’s raining. You should also check for any will put you at risk. talk to your parents advice and services offered by your school, as well as about the best way to guidance or requirements by public transport operators travel in September. you may be looking to use.

Keep it with you to refer to on your journey or when 3 planning a new one. Walking to school Why not walk? safely Only getting the bus for a short journey? • Walking to school will keep you fit Walking could be quicker and healthy. than you think, it keeps • Be aware of junctions and crossings you fit and is a great and plan the safest place to cross. time to catch up with • Use safe crossing places where your friends. you can. • See and be seen - wear bright 4 5 colours during the day and reflective materials when dark. Don’t assume a Cycle safety savvy Using the bus is driver has spotted you. A. Wheels: Make sure your tyres are E. Seat: Check your seat is at the right easier than you think • Look ahead – look down the road inflated, the wheel bolts are tightened height by sitting on your bike with your for obstacles and be aware of side and secured to the frame. tip toes touching the floor. Your knees • Contact your local bus operator to roads and driveways. When passing should not be higher than the handle parked cars leave room for a car B. Handle bars: Check both your brakes find out which ticket you need. bars when cycling. door and a little bit more. are working by applying your right to • Arrive at the stop a couple of check the front wheel and your left to F. Gears: If your bike has gears, lift your check the rear. rear wheel, shift through your gears to minutes early. check they run smoothly. C. Bell: Make sure your bike is fitted with • Check the display screen at the Think slow when crossing the road a bell so that when you’re behind a G. Protect your head: Always wear a bus stop if applicable. pedestrian, you can let them know you helmet, even on short journeys. Make would like to pass. On the roads, the sure it sits horizontally on your head • Put your arm out when the bus is bell can warn pedestrians when they without moving around and you can fit in sight. occasionally step into your path. two fingers tightly between your chin • Allow passengers off the bus first. 6 and the strap. D. Pedals and chain: Roll your pedals • Buy your ticket depending on your backwards to check your chain runs H. Consider your riding position: Avoid Travelling by train smoothly, is in gear and isn’t rusty. cycling on the inside of the vehicle and ticket type or use your bus pass. keep clear from the gutter and kerb. • Usually the name of the next stop • Plan your journey by checking • Keep clear of the doors. will be indicated either on the train times with your local train • Allow passengers off the train operator. G screen on the bus or by onboard first. next stop announcements. • Leave enough time to purchase • Mind the gap between the train your ticket or buy a season ticket • When your destination is in sight and the platform. to save time and money. C press the ‘Stop’ button. H • Climb aboard and find a seat. E • Keep your ticket safe to be ready B • For your safety, stay seated until the to show the guard at any time. • When your stop is displayed on bus has fully stopped. the screen, get ready to get off • Check train times and platform once the train is in the station. number on the station screen. • Press the button to open the D • Always keep well back from the doors. F A platform’s edge and behind the Call 101 if you yellow line (where present). • For your safety there is CCTV see something and Help Points on all trains and suspicious or stations. feel unsafe. 7 Journey complete! Remember, in order to have a good journey, it’s important to show respect, responsibility and awareness for everyone’s safety - especially yours.