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Trust scoops top prize for environmentally-friendly travel plan

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust has scooped a top award for its environmentally-friendly travel plan which is working to reduce the number of staff driving to work. The organisation won the ‘contribution to sustainable travel by…
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Fred. Olsen companies become first in Ipswich to receive Modeshift STARS accreditation for sustainable travel efforts

Three Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen companies have become the first in the town to receive a Modeshift STARS award, in recognition of their efforts to support and promote sustainable travel with the creation of their new head office.  Modeshift…
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STARS Spotlight – Alfreton Nursery School, Derbyshire

Find out how this nursery became nominated for STARS Early Years Setting of the Year at the 2020 STARS Awards. Behaviour Change seen at the school  Having already previously integrated sustainable travel into their…
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STARS Spotlight – Pennycross School, Plymouth

Find out how this school became nominated for STARS Primary School of the Year 2020 Behaviour Change seen at the school  Pennycross have worked with Sustrans for years to promote active travel and have introduced several…
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STARS Spotlight – Kings’ School, Hampshire

Find out how this school became nominated for the National STARS Awards. Behaviour Change Seen at the School Reduction in idling buses waiting at the beginning and end of the school day. Creation of a drop and stride location map, which…
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STARS Spotlight – St Clere’s School, Thurrock

Find out how this school became nominated for STARS Secondary School of the Year at the National STARS Awards! Behaviour Change seen at the school We are a growing school with a growing student population. We are working with parents to…
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Pupils encouraged to #StaySafeGetActive this September!

As pupils prepare to return to education in September, a national initiative has been launched to encourage parents and children to improve safety and air quality around schools, as well as activity levels. Modeshift STARS, which recognises…
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Pupils encouraged to #StaySafeGetActive

As more pupils prepare to return to education in September, a North East school is encouraging parents and children to get more active and improve the air quality and safety around schools. The Federation of Mowden Schools, in Darlington,…
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Covid – 19 Update for Modeshift STARS Education

The Modeshift STARS Team would like to send our very best wishes to all schools, local authorities and partners during these difficult times. The Team are all currently working remotely, and are still available on email and over the phone for…
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STARS Spotlight – Allendale Primary School Northumberland

This week we look at Allendale Primary School in Northumberland, winner of Primary School of the Region for the North East Behaviour Change seen at the school Despite their rural location Allendale Primary has a very proactive, ‘can…
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First Residential Development Achieves National STARS Accreditation

The Ribbans Park development in Ipswich has been recognised for the delivery of their Travel Plan with Modeshift STARS Bronze Accreditation, becoming the first in the Country to do so. When complete, the Bovis Homes residential development…
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STARS Spotlight – Shepherd Primary, Hertfordshire.

Find out how this school became nominated for the Modeshift STARS National School Travel Awards Behaviour Change seen at the school Shepherd school have worked with a carrot and stick approach to encourage active travel to school. They…