Dorset walking incentive available for others to use

A new incentive for Dorset schools that encourage pupils to walk to school on a regular basis - by supporting Walk to School events or having a School Travel Plan in place – is being made available for other authorities to utilise.

"A new laser-designed three dimensional crystal paperweight featuring an image of children walking across a globe is being offered to schools for them to use as a reward for the class with the highest percentage of regular walkers," explains Robert Smith, Dorset’s road safety team leader. "The paperweight can be presented every half-term or at the end of term, or even on a weekly basis."

Dorset is happy for other authorities to purchase a quantity of the paperweights for use in their schools. Local authorities can have their own logo inscribed on the paperweight and the cost is around £30 each depending on the number ordered.

Anyone requiring further information should contact Robert Smith, r.smith@dorsetcc.gov.uk