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Welcome to TfL Travel for Life

TfL Travel for Life is an accreditation programme supporting the next generation of Londoners to travel towards a brighter, safer and more sustainable future.

Join over 1,500 schools in London today and be part of the solution.

Travel for Life Accreditation Badges
Top Schools Awards - voting now open!

Top Schools Awards - voting now open!

Voting is open for TfL Travel for Life Top Schools Awards 2025. Parents, teachers and borough officers are welcome to vote for a school they believe stands out. Check out the seven categories now and get your vote in before 25 January to be considered. 

Top school awards
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Support for schools taking part in TfL Travel for Life

Join a live webinar to ask the TfL Travel for Life team any questions you have about the programme. Book onto a free session now. 

Support for schools taking part in TfL Travel for Life

Explore our free activity plans and resources

With our free activities, resources and lesson plans, you will now be able to filter activities based on education phase or key stage, providing you with a simple way to find personalised and age-appropriate activities for your students.

Activities

Positive change at every level

TfL Travel for Life is an accreditation programme supporting the next generation of Londoners to travel towards a brighter, safer and more sustainable future. Providing free online guidance and resources to teachers, as well as face to face support in the classroom, to help encourage young people from age 3 to 17 to travel safely and responsibly. We support young people to make informed choices about sustainable and active travel and to help improve their school environment and the community around them. Complete activities throughout the year to become a TfL Travel for Life Bronze, Silver or Gold accredited school. Join over 1,500 schools in London today and be part of the solution.

About Travel for Life
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Route to accreditation

Bronze

Making a difference - you have delivered 10 activities and six supporting activities. With the right planning, this could be as simple as a walk to school week, a transition session and cycle training day.

Silver

Maintaining momentum – over two years, you have delivered 20 activities, 10 supporting activities and five consultations. You have reduced car use by 1%. You have a plan for the year and are making real changes to your school and community.

Gold

A leading school – over three years, you have delivered 25 activities, 15 supporting activities and eight consultations. You have reduced car use by 6% or achieved 90% of the school run on sustainable transport. You and your students are leading the way and having a significant impact on your school, community and London.

How is your school progressing?

Is your school working towards a brighter, safer and more sustainable future? See if your school is engaged or already accredited here.

Check my school

Register to start your TfL Travel for Life journey now

Create an account

Still unsure? Contact travelforlife@tfl.gov.uk for more information.