/School Travel Plan 2017-2020 Contents About Cheadle Hulme School 2 Location and Catchment 4 Developing the Travel Plan 5 Consultation and Involvement 6 Objectives, Targets & Initiatives: 7 1. Reduce the number of cars: 7 2. Increase the use of Student Coach Services 10 3. Increase cycling, and make it safer: 12 4. Increase walking, and make it safer: 13 5. Increase the use of public trains: 14 Summary of Objectives, Targets and Initiatives 15 Improving safety Reducing congestion Removing barriers Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 1 (click here to return to Page 1)
Introduction This Travel Plan sets out the key principles for traffic, transport and movement to and from Cheadle Hulme School (CHS). The Travel Plan is a key enabler in the delivery of the School s 10- Year Strategic Plan and in developing CHS as a sustainable and socially responsible organisation. The initiatives outlined aim to be delivered over the next 3 years to encourage sustainable travel to and from School, to reduce the reliance on the private car, and to reduce the impact on the local road network at peak times. This will be done against a backdrop that students health and safety is paramount and after taking into account the School operation, size and catchment area. The Plan includes realistic travel options that can be used by staff, parents, students and visitors, and will hopefully benefit them and the local neighbourhood. The overall intention of the Travel Plan is to encourage a safer, healthier and greener School travel to benefit the whole School community by: Improving safety through the delivery of a pedestrian-friendly and vehicle-free central area to the School, to allow students, staff and visitors to walk through the main School area safely and efficiently. Reducing congestion on campus and on the neighbouring roads by decreasing the number of cars coming to and from School at the beginning and end of the School day. Also helping to minimise air and noise pollution around the School and in the local vicinity. Removing barriers, (both perceived and actual), to walking, cycling and using coach transport for School journeys, by promoting information and opportunities that demonstrate the benefits of active, sustainable transport to the School community and helping to inform how they choose to travel to School. About Cheadle Hulme School Cheadle Hulme School is an independent co-educational day School for students aged 4 to 18 years. The School was founded in 1855 as the Manchester Warehousemen and Clerks Orphans School and moved to the present site in the suburb of Manchester in 1869. The School sits within land allocated as Green Belt in the Stockport Unitary Development Plan, which was adopted in 2006. The School s contact details are as follows: Cheadle Hulme School, Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 6EF. www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 2 (click here to return to Page 1)
The School s Aims are: That each student experiences a challenging, dynamic and relevant education which enables them to reach their full academic potential and flourish in a rapidly changing world; That each student develops a love of learning that extends beyond the confines of examination courses, and is able to work effectively in a variety of settings; That each student develops a strong set of personal values and learns to value themselves and others, appreciating difference and individuality and supporting those in need or less fortunate than themselves; That each student discovers and develops a broad and relevant set of skills and aptitudes which enable them to undertake useful and effective roles in their communities. The School aims to achieve these through: An approach to education which fosters and encourages the core Waconian Values of Integrity, Endeavour, Resilience, Compassion and Contribution; A co-educational environment which enables boys and girls to learn, work and develop together, enabling each to inspire the other; A strong pastoral care system centred upon the principles of well-being; A commitment to social inclusivity and outreach, building upon the School s founding philanthropic values; A range of learning environments which develop flexible learning and the ability to respond to and thrive in a technologically-sophisticated world; A varied, inclusive and stimulating range of co-curricular opportunities, which complement and extend the curriculum. Cheadle Hulme School has around 274 members of staff including 141 teaching staff and 133 support staff. Cheadle Hulme School has around 1400 students, with 321 students in the Junior School, 825 students in the Senior School and 254 in the Sixth Form. School starts at 8.40am, with students arriving from 7.30am. The teaching day finishes at 3.45pm, with co-curricular activities going on until 6pm and on Saturday mornings. As part of the normal course of business, the School also holds Open Days, sporting fixtures and educational events. In the evenings and weekends when not in use for the general School day, School facilities are let out to sports clubs and community groups. Lettings are managed through Cheadle Hulme School Enterprises Ltd. which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cheadle Hulme School. CHS Enterprises Ltd. ensures that lettings activities are carried out in a responsible manner, do not hinder or prevent School educational provision and align with the School ethos, aims and brand. The profits of CHS Enterprises Ltd. are given back to the School each year to be applied for educational purposes. Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 3 (click here to return to Page 1)
Location and Catchment The School is situated in a suburban residential area of Stockport, and is located 205m from the busy Hulme Hall Road. Hulme Hall Road brings a high volume of traffic close to the School and there are several other schools within the area; including Hulme Hall Grammar (314m), Greenbank Preparatory (267m) and Cheadle Hulme High (664m). As of September 2017, Hulme Hall Grammar School will be moving to the site of the former Hillcrest Grammar School, at which time the impact of this will be assessed. Whilst Hulme Hall Road is a strategic link road connecting Cheadle Hulme to the north with the A34, to the south it has active residential frontage, with a number of properties having direct vehicular access onto this adopted highway. The residential area surrounding the School is traffic-calmed with a 30mph speed limit. The School benefits from three access points to the campus and associated parking areas (known as Claremont Road Visitors Entrance, the Gym car park, and School Lane Entrance), each of which are gated with controlled access operated by intercom by the School s Main Reception. Authorised pedestrians and cyclists can also use these access points to enter the campus and access the various School facilities. The School s Main Visitors Entrance is located to the south of Claremont Road, a residential street that forms part of the publicly adopted highway. The School runs alongside Claremont Road towards its junction with Heathbank Road to the west, with Hulme Hall Road to the east. There is a further residential area on the eastern side of the School sports pitches as well as at Smithy Green; residential development on the western side of the School is restricted by the railway line and School fields. Claremont Road has parking restrictions along its entire length. Yellow line restrictions prohibit parking and waiting along this route from the railway bridge to its junction with Hulme Hall Road during specific periods. School Lane not only provides access to the School but also nine residential properties accessed from Woodlands Close, a cul-de-sac residential street. Emergency vehicular access to the School can be achieved via Claremont Road and School Lane entrances, also via secure gates adjacent to the School Gym building. The majority of students travel from Derbyshire, South Manchester and Cheshire, to attend the School. A large catchment area means that there are many students who come by car although the School is well served by transport links including Cheadle Hulme train station, public bus routes as well as private student coach services. Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 4 (click here to return to Page 1)
Developing the Travel Plan As the School has progressed and grown over the years, travel issues and habits have evolved with each School year group. The Travel Plan published in 2009 was updated in 2010 and then in 2012 whilst the School made a number of improvements and changes to travel principles/ procedures. These include: Bikeability cycle training course offered in 2010 (48 students) and increased cycle storage installed in 2011. 2 new bus routes introduced in 2009 and 2010. Safe Scooter Licence Scheme introduced in 2010 which included School Safe Scooting Rules (70 scooter licences issued in that year). Car-share scheme promoted since 2009 (details included in information packs given out to new entrants). Revised parking and on-site traffic flow for staff, visitors and parents. Introduction of traffic marshals at peak times. New coach drop off / pick up area with 16 bays available. Ride-to-Work Scheme introduced in 2008 (36 staff members signed up so far). This latest 2017 Plan has been developed by building on the best of the tried and tested since 2007, making the most of what is now, and blending these with some new initiatives to create a positive plan for future years. It s acknowledged that each year group can have its own characteristics which provides CHS with opportunities to explore new ways and develop different ideas; so for this reason, the Travel Plan will not be a one-off tactical document but a constantly evolving strategy. For the purpose of setting targets and review periods, this Travel Plan will be reviewed annually and assessed fully in 2020. The annual review of the Travel Plan will take account of the results in the latest surveys. This review will evaluate the current year's progress against the targets and objectives and targets and objectives will be adopted for the following three years. Reviews and updates to the Travel Plan will be reported to a sub-committee of the Board of Governors. Roles and Responsibilities The Senior Operations Manager, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and supported by the Estates Team, is the main driving force delivering the Travel Plan initiatives, and is the champion to: promote and encourage the use of travel modes other than the car and to promote the initiatives within the Travel Plan; provide a point of contact and travel information for students, staff, parents/carers and visitors; ensure all relevant information is provided to interested parties and is available for visitors to the School; arrange bi-annual travel surveys; provide a first point of contact with transport operators and travel planning officers at Stockport MBC; Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 5 (click here to return to Page 1)
Consultation and Involvement To understand travel patterns and to overcome a natural resistance to measures that discourage car use, staff, students and parents have been included in the whole Travel Plan development process. Involving the CHS Community: Students were asked how they normally travel to School through hands-up exercises in 2009, 2010, 2011 and in 2017. The results from 2011 showed that 83% of Junior School pupils travelled to School by car; compared with 92% in 2017. Following on from the parents travel survey in 2007, all parents were invited to provide information on their travel routines in 2016; 57% of respondents still did not use the student coach services as an option for travelling to School (even though 2 new routes were introduced in 2009 and 2010). The survey identified that the primary source through which parents find out about the services, is the School; although respondents commented on their confusion about who is responsible for the service. Overall, parents who responded to the survey are satisfied with the private student coach services. Following on from a staff travel survey in 2007, in 2016, staff were surveyed again about their choice of travel to work. 80.2% of those surveyed drove to work by themselves, with only 5.2% car sharing and the remaining 14.6% using public transport, walking or cycling. 74.5% of staff surveyed had no issues with parking on campus, but those who did, referenced difficulties finding a space. Involving the Local Community: A local community group Hulme Hall Area Neighbourhood Voice was invited to give its feedback and comments on the aims and initiatives early in 2017. The School values its relationship with its neighbours and so the Neighbourhood Voice group provides a respected contribution to and involvement with developing travel initiatives. Cheadle Hulme School also has a self-select mailing list which includes local residents and stakeholders this mailing list will be used to send updates on initiatives and key travel information. The key travel issues arising from consultation: The campus can be very congested during the daily school run Sixth Form students driving to School contribute to the volume of traffic both on and off campus Parking on the campus is fragmented and can easily become congested Thoughtlessly parked cars and congestion around the surrounding roads are a frustration for local residents Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 6 (click here to return to Page 1)
Promoting the Travel Plan The Travel Plan will be made widely available to staff, students, parents, visitors and local residents, to ensure that the wider community is fully aware of the objectives of the plan and of the full range of measures proposed. The Travel Plan will not be a one-off static event but a constantly evolving process. Objectives, Targets & Initiatives: 1. Reduce the number of cars: Reduce the number of cars at the beginning and end of the School day. Encourage staff who live within 3 miles to utilise alternative methods of transport, where feasible. By 2020, increase the participation in carshare schemes from 5% to 15%. Create a pedestrian-friendly and vehiclefree central area to the School. Introduce personalised journey planning for staff to identify any barriers to alternative transport, and to remove any perceived barriers. Offer incentives to staff who live more than 3 miles away to choose alternative modes of transport other than car. Within staff induction / welcome packs, include public transport, walking and cycling maps and local information to inform how staff choose to travel to School. Include alternative travel information and options to parents and visitors. Educate Sixth Formers (such as through driving and parking awareness courses) about the use of travel modes other than the car. Invite local community groups into School to educate Sixth Form students about the impact irresponsible parking can have on the neighbourhood. Continuous communication to parents to reinforce responsible parking initiatives. Enhance car park protocols and zoning in particular around event car parking. Promote the car-sharing scheme through all-staff communications and webpages. The aim is to keep the centre of the School campus pedestrianised, vehicle-free and a safe play space for students throughout the day; this is achieved by automatic gates, barriers and bollards at key entry and connecting points. The School has a 5 mph speed limit in all areas and staff and visitors are asked to adhere to this speed limit at all times. Campus parking facilities have developed over the years although there are limited spaces allotted on site. The School has around 270 car parking spaces for all users, and 10 spaces designated for car sharing. If participation in car-sharing scheme increases, more spaces will be designated for this scheme. Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 7 (click here to return to Page 1)
Standard parking zones are available in the: Claremont Road/Main Building car park (including visitor bays) Gym car park open year-round and available for community use School Lane Entrance including staff parking zone, parent park-and-walk zone, drop-off and pick-up zone Barn car park To relieve the pressure on staff parking, staff who arrive early but leave School by 9.15am (e.g. Cleaning Services) are invited to park in the visitor spaces in the Main Building car park providing they are vacated by 9.30am. Staff or associates who come in after morning drop off time (8.45am) and leave before pick up (e.g. VMTs, Counsellors etc.) can use the parent park and walk' spaces at School Lane providing they are vacated by 3pm. Parents who drive their students to School each day benefit from improved parent dropoff arrangements at the School Lane entrance. These arrangements were finalised in the Autumn Term in 2016 and although this area becomes quite congested at peak times, there is improved vehicular through-flow. This entrance is controlled by speed bumps and there are also new priority spaces for parents with toddlers. The use of School Lane for evenings and weekend lettings allows for more direct access to the sports and letting facilities, although parking can become full when other events are also taking place in School. Many Sixth Form students take and pass their driving test whilst still at School and it is recognised that some will want to drive themselves to School, either regularly or occasionally. Sixth Formers with a full licence are asked to complete a Sixth Form Car Drivers Form which should be returned with registration numbers for a School log. As a strategy to discourage Sixth Form students from driving to School, Sixth Form students are not permitted to park in School car parks, although feedback from the local community suggests that they otherwise simply contribute to the congestion of parked cars in neighbouring roads. Further work can be done to educate Sixth Formers about the use of travel modes other than the car. Parking can easily become congested during events such as Open Days and during Saturday sporting events. The fragmented parking areas have an impact on the nature and character of the campus by creating a complex and illogical arrival experience for those visiting the School. To facilitate the traffic flow and relieve some pressure on parking, several protocols have been established to operate the school-run, weekend sports and events throughout the week. As spaces cannot always be guaranteed, car sharing, coach travel, cycling, or travel by public transport wherever possible is encouraged. There are accessible spaces in the Main Building car park and drivers must display a Blue Badge in order to park in these spaces. Those who, whilst not a Blue Badge Holder, for other reasons require similar assistance can request support. Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 8 (click here to return to Page 1)
Delivery vehicles are directed to the Claremont Road Main Entrance and are permitted to enter the vehicle-free areas (to deliver to the kitchens for example,) until 7.30am when students start arriving. After this time, they must be escorted by a member of staff to allow students, staff and visitors to walk through the pedestrianised areas safely and efficiently. Contractors are not allowed to park in the vehicle-free areas during term-time, unless agreed by the Senior Operations Manager and a day permit is displayed. The 5 mph speed limit must be adhered to at all times. The School does not accept liability for any vehicles or contents parked on the site. Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 9 (click here to return to Page 1)
2. Increase the use of Student Coach Services As part of the strategy to removing barriers, both perceived and actual, to using coach services for School journeys, the School has begun working more closely with the operators to establish a service level agreement and address key concerns from existing parents. Increase use of coach services from 43% to 60% by 2020. Decrease dissatisfaction rates about the overall service provided, by 100% by 2020. Improve information about the services provided (including routes, costs and service levels). Continue to establish a service level agreement with the operators and will keep these under review during each year. Continue to work closely with the operators and build better links by inviting them to participate in key events (such as Open Days and Parents Evenings). Provide information and opportunities to allow parents/carers to understand the benefits of using student coach services, such as reducing stress and time spent in traffic. Make the experience of using student coach services over using a car more convenient by exploring additional facilities at the Coach Area to remove perceived barriers. Such facilities may include a covered waiting area or seating. There is a comprehensive coach network offered by Elite Coaches, which the School recommends as a way for most of the senior students to travel to School. There is a late service operated by Elite coaches which goes to Wilmslow, Hale, Bowdon and Altrincham, departing Cheadle Hulme School at 5.15pm. All services are operated independently of Cheadle Hulme School and the arrangements are made directly between parents/carers and their preferred service provider. These services currently terminate either on the Cheadle Hulme School site (via the School Lane access) or at Hulme Hall Grammar School, with students walking along Heathbank Road and onto the school site. Once in Cheadle Hulme School site there is a Coach Drop-Off/Pick-Up Area. Following news of Hulme Hall Grammar School relocating, the drop-off and pick-up locations will be reviewed. The key principles underpinning the evaluation of student coach services are: Student Safety Student and Parent / Carer Experience Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 10 (click here to return to Page 1)
Coach Drop-Off/Pick-Up Area - A Guide to Usage: The Coach Drop-off/Pick-Up Area off School Lane has 16 vehicle bays and can only be used for the provision of drop-off and collection by coach / bus / minibus (i.e. no cars). The principles are to facilitate travel to/from the School at the start and finish of the School day (during term-time); and to develop an effective and safe system for students and visitors to be dropped off by coach and picked up - before and after events. Coaches may wait in the Area to pick up, but should not park for the entire day (8am-6pm) or for prolonged periods of time. Students health and safety is paramount so idling is not permitted - coaches must switch off their engines whilst waiting in the Coach Drop-off & Pick-Up Area. Students board the coaches from a designated pathway - there is no requirement for students to cross the coach drop off area. Coaches primarily use bays 1-12 but bays 13-16 can also be accessed from the same pathway. The Coach Drop-off/Pick-Up Area must not be used before 8am or after 6pm on any day. During term-time, two members of the Estates team direct traffic flow (including coaches) and supervise pedestrian safety at School Lane during the School run (between 8am-8.45am and 3pm-4pm). A Duty Rota of teachers is in place between 3.30pm-4pm to accompany students to the Coach Drop-off/Pick-Up Area, checking that they follow the safe routes, supervise students safely onto the coaches and wait on duty until the coaches leave the School. The School Duty Caretaker supervises a late bus service at 5.15pm from the Coach Drop-off/Pick-Up Area. The Coach Drop-off/Pick-Up Area has a vehicle gate with signposts for coaches, and a pedestrian gate which is automatically open between 8am and 6pm. Students leave the coach drop off onto a safe path that takes them all the way into School. They exit at the end of the School day using this same path. The traffic flow area has dedicated crossing points and a walkway adjacent to the Lockhart building for students being dropped off by car in the drop off zone. The fencing between DT/Lockhart is closed until after 4pm to prevent students flooding across the parking area. There are CCTV cameras at the Coach Drop-off/Pick-Up Area and an appropriate lighting scheme using a dark/light sensor until 6pm. There is also enhanced dark/light sensor lighting in the traffic flow areas. Please note that there should be bespoke plans agreed for managing events and sporting fixtures. Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 11 (click here to return to Page 1)
3. Increase cycling, and make it safer: Increase the number of students who live less than 10 minutes a School cycling. Increase the number of students feeling safe and confident cycling to School. Improve the facilities to encourage more staff to cycle to work. Cheadle Hulme School provides modern, varied and enjoyable options of sport and physical exercise to all students and an active lifestyle is at the core of the School s cocurricular experience. Claremont Road is identified as an on-road cycle route / advisory / quiet route which connects the School to the wider cycle network via Upton Avenue on to traffic free cycle routes through Bruntwood Park to Cheadle and Heald Green. Other surrounding residential streets are suitable routes for cyclists, as they are generally lightly trafficked and have low vehicle speeds. The School campus has the benefit of cycle parking facilities, including a purpose built cycle store outside the Netball courts that can accommodate around 20 bikes/scooters and 5 hoops outside Staff House which can accommodate a further 10 bikes. It is considered that the cycle parking spaces are under-utilised, generally because they are not in a convenient location for students. Scooter parks are also available in the Junior School playground to encourage sustainable travel for younger students and students when accompanying parents/carers walking to School. There are some showers facilities available in the Gym, Swim, Staff House and Pavilion although access and operation of these facilities is not widely understood across the School. Set up a website page with information on active, sustainable transport and use this point of reference to showcase the benefits of active, sustainable transport. Evaluate the provision of cycle storage and shower facilities, with the view to relocating along with bag storage options and to be in a convenient place for entry to School. To promote safe cycling, staff and students will continue to be offered Bikeability cyclist training to understand the principles for better and safer cycling. Termly Cycle to School days will be set up to potentially remove perceived barriers to cycling. Promote scooter licences and reward charts for Junior School students to encourage them to scooter to School. Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 12 (click here to return to Page 1)
The aim of the walking and cycling plans are to provide information and opportunities to inform the School community on how they might safely to School. 4. Increase walking, and make it safer: Increase the number of students feeling safe walking to School. Promote the benefits of walking to School. The School does have a large catchment area beyond walkable distance but as it is situated in a suburban residential area there are still many who walk to School. Those who walk, mainly use Claremont Road which has standard width lit footways which connect with the footways on Heathbank Road and Hulme Hall Road. The School has formal pedestrian access routes from Claremont Road, the Gym car park/broomefield and School Lane which have fair levels of passive surveillance; allowing staff, students and visitors easy and safe access onto the campus from the surrounding area. In the 2007 survey the main reason that parents/carers gave for their child not walking to School was it s too far or it takes too long but other factors were that the roads are too busy and/or traffic too fast. Whilst trying to make the school run as convenient as possible, the School s priority is to ensure students safety. There are already 2 School crossing patrols on Hulme Hall Road. Set up a webpage with information on safe walking routes to School, to improve awareness of surroundings as well as pedestrian safety skills. Invite local community groups to build safety surveillance system routes around the main pathways into School; reassuring students and parents of vigilance. Park and Stride scheme will be promoted (parents will be encouraged to park at a local free car park, and walk the little extra distance to School), as well as termly WOW (Walk Once a Week) schemes and car-free day campaigns; to encourage staff to experience the benefits of walking to work. Lockers will be provided to store a change of shoes or high visibility clothes. Some existing layouts of pathways within the School grounds are inefficient in their layout design, and in some instances are too narrow to accommodate pedestrian flows and wheelchair users (e.g. Broomefield). Circulation routes will be incorporated in an Estates Masterplan to improve the pedestrian experience. Continue to strengthen the pedestrian character of the campus by relocating the minibus parking and removing vehicular road markings to allow the play spaces to feel entirely pedestrianised. Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 13 (click here to return to Page 1)
5. Increase the use of public trains: Increase the students using trains to travel to School. Improve the links from the train station to School. Cheadle Hulme railway station, which is on the Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe & Stokeon-Trent rail lines, is approximately a 900m walk from the School; students are known to use the Crewe-Manchester, Stoke-Manchester and Buxton Manchester train lines. With the railway station being well within the accepted 2km walk and 5km cycle distances from the School it is realistic to expect staff, students and visitors to walk or cycle to access these train services. However, it is generally thought that not many students or staff use this option possibly because of the narrow, shady and quiet pathways. It is noted to be a cheaper option than using the private student coach services. The 42B and 313 public bus services routes go via Cheadle Hulme rail station on a 2 buses/hour frequency, but the nearest commercial bus stops to the School are located on Church Road and Gillbent Road at the three-armed roundabout junction. These stops are 350m from the School Lane entrance to the School, a 4½ minute walk from the main school entrance. Although these bus stops fall within the recommended walking distance from School and the pedestrian routes to these stops are lit continuous footways, it s generally thought to be inconvenient. Feedback from the pay-as-you-go coach services operated through the School is that the 8.20am pick up is not very well used. The School will work with coach operators to explore the viability of a frequent shuttle bus from the rail station to School and promote this as a convenient staff and student travel option. The School will request Community Police patrols, and explore Walking Bus or alternative supervision along the pathways to the railway station to make this route feel safer. The aim of the public trains plan is to provide economical, green and convenient opportunities to travel to School, accompanied by informing the School community on how they might then safely walk or cycle to School if not using a shuttle bus service. Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 14 (click here to return to Page 1)
Summary of Objectives, Targets and Initiatives 1. Reduce the number of cars Reduce the number of cars at the beginning and end of the School day. Encourage staff who live within 3 miles to utilise alternative methods of transport, where feasible. By 2020, increase the participation in car-share schemes from 5% to 15%. Create a pedestrian-friendly and vehicle-free central area to the School. 2. Increase the use of School Coaches Increase use of student coach services from 43% to 60% by 2020. Decrease dissatisfaction rates about the overall service provided, by 100% by 2020. Improve information about the services provided (including routes, costs and service levels). Introduce personalised journey planning for staff to identify any barriers to alternative transport, and to remove any perceived barriers. Offer incentives to staff who live more than 3 miles away to choose alternative modes of transport other than car. Within staff induction / welcome packs, include public transport, walking and cycling maps and local information to inform how staff choose to travel to School. Include alternative travel information and options to parents and visitors. Educate Sixth Formers (such as through driving and parking awareness courses) about the use of travel modes other than the car. Invite local community groups into School to educate Sixth Form students about the impact irresponsible parking can have on the neighbourhood. Continuous communication to parents to reinforce responsible parking initiatives. Enhance car park protocols and zoning in particular around event car parking. Promote the car-sharing scheme through all-staff communications and webpages. Continue to establish a service level agreement with the operators and will keep these under review during each year. Continue to work closely with the operators and build better links by inviting them to participate in key events (such as Open Days and Parents Evenings). Provide information and opportunities to allow parents/carers to understand the benefits of using student coach services, such as reducing stress and time spent in traffic. Make the experience of using student coach services over using a car more convenient by exploring additional facilities at the Coach Area to remove perceived barriers. Such facilities may include a covered waiting area or seating. Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 15 (click here to return to Page 1)
2. Increase cycling, and make it safer Increase the number of students who live less than 10 minutes from School cycling. Increase the number of students feeling safe and confident cycling to School. Improve the facilities to encourage more staff to cycle to work. 3. Increase walking, and make it safer Increase the number of students feeling safe walking to School. Promote the benefits of walking to School. 4. Increase the use of public trains Increase the students using trains to travel to School. Improve the links from the train station to School Set up a website page with information on active, sustainable transport and use this point of reference to showcase the benefits of active, sustainable transport. Evaluate the provision of cycle storage and shower facilities, with the view to relocating along with bag storage options and to be in a convenient place for entry to School. To promote safe cycling, staff and students will continue to be offered Bikeability cyclist training to understand the principles for better and safer cycling. Termly Cycle to School days will be set up to potentially remove perceived barriers to cycling. Promote scooter licences and reward charts for Junior School students to encourage them to scooter to School. Set up a webpage with information on safe walking routes to School, to improve awareness of surroundings as well as pedestrian safety skills. Invite local community groups to build safety surveillance system routes around the main pathways into School; reassuring students and parents of vigilance. Park and Stride scheme will be promoted (parents will be encouraged to park at a local free car park, and walk the little extra distance to School), as well as termly WOW (Walk Once a Week) schemes and car-free day campaigns; to encourage staff to experience the benefits of walking to work. Lockers will be provided to store a change of shoes or high visibility clothes. Some existing layouts of pathways within the School grounds are inefficient in their layout design, and in some instances are too narrow to accommodate pedestrian flows and wheelchair users (e.g. Broomefield). Circulation routes will be incorporated in an Estates Masterplan to improve the pedestrian experience. Continue to strengthen the pedestrian character of the campus by relocating the minibus parking and removing vehicular road markings to allow the play spaces to feel entirely pedestrianised. The School will work with coach operators to explore the viability of a frequent shuttle bus from the rail station to School and promote this as a convenient staff and student travel option. The School will request Community Police patrols, and explore Walking Bus or alternative supervision along the pathways to the railway station to make this route feel safer. Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 16 (click here to return to Page 1)
Feedback or Queries The Senior Operations Manager, is the main driving force delivering the Travel Plan initiatives. If you would like to query anything within the plan, or feedback about any of the arrangements or schemes please get in touch. Mr Martyn Mancey-Johnson Senior Operations Manager Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road Cheadle Hulme Cheshire, SK8 6EF 0161 488 3336 07535 579 559 MManceyJohnson@chschool.co.uk This document is uploaded to www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk/why-chs/travellingcheadle-hulme-school but if you would like a printed copy please contact the Senior Operations Manager. Cheadle Hulme School Travel Plan Page 17 (click here to return to Page 1)