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Step out of lockdown with a Spring in your step

The latest lockdown has seen many children and young people across the UK stuck inside while the British Winter has run its course. On the 8th of March we will see most pupils across England return to school. This…
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Hertfordshire brings road safety education to the online environment

Nearly 8,000 primary school pupils across Hertfordshire have received road safety education online since the start of the 2020 autumn term, thanks to the innovation of the county’s Active and Safer Travel Team. The Covid-19 pandemic has…

9 sites take the “Next” steps to sustainable and active travel

Next Plc have been successful in achieving Modeshift STARS Business Accreditation at nine additional locations across England.  All nine sites were awarded STARS Business Bronze accreditation in recognition for their work in promoting sustainable…

Modeshift STARS System Upgrades are Live!

We are delighted to announce that the Modeshift STARS System Upgrades are complete! The system is now live following the upgrades. These upgrades see the STARS Education, STARS Business and STARS Community accreditation schemes all combined…
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Modeshift STARS Essential Upgrades: System Downtime

We’re writing to let you know that we’re scheduling some downtime for the entire Modeshift STARS system at the end of this month and the beginning of January which will enable us to significantly upgrade our systems.  These upgrades…
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National STARS Schools of the Year revealed by the Department for Transport

On Friday 4th December, the Department for Transport (DfT) joined the Modeshift STARS Team along with local authorities and schools from across the country for the Modeshift STARS Education National Celebration Event. Chris Heaton-Harris…
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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…