How Can You Help?

Walk, cycle, scoot – don’t pollute!

Vehicle emissions around the school are the biggest source of air pollution. The most significant way parents & staff at Rosendale can improve air quality is to reduce driving to school. We understand that walking or cycling every day just isn’t possible for everyone’s lifestyles, but perhaps it is possible to make a change one or two days a week? And we are here to provide support – please see the resources section further down the page which provides help and info for those looking to start family cycling.

Importantly – even a small reduction in pollution can make a difference to health impacts, so every change we make helps.

3 reasons to make the switch

  • Cars give off air pollution that damages kids’ health
  • Air pollution can be 3 times higher inside your car than outside it
  • Car travel makes kids sluggish – exercise boosts learning and concentration!

Park & Stride!

When you are driving to school perhaps you can consider Park & Stride! Try parking as far away from the school as you can so you don’t contribute to the air pollution around it (ie park before you reach it, don’t drive near it or past it), then you & your kids walk the rest of the way. This cuts down on pollution around the school and your children get exercise to wake them up for the day ahead.

Turn Your Engine Off

Idling is when drivers leave their engine running while their car is stationary. Perhaps it’s cold and you want the heating on? Or you need to charge your phone? However, vehicle exhaust is toxic and harms the health of the children at the school, so please turn off your engine when stationary. This video shows how harmful idling is for children’s health.

Resources for parents looking to try family cycling

Rosendale cyclists – We have a supportive group of cyclists at the school who would be very happy to provide advice to parents who want to start cycling with their families including advice on bikes, safety and routes. Please email cleanair.rosendale@gmail.com and we will connect you

Rosendale bike & scooter swap – find a second hand bike or scooter 

Peddle my Wheels – aims to make cycling affordable. Provides new or nearly new bikes at discounted prices & payment plans on try before you buy basis 

Dr Bike – free bike checks & bike maintenance throughout Lambeth. 

Family Cycling UK Facebook Group