What Is A*STARS

The A*STARS program offers an engaging range of activities focused on walking, cycling, scooting, and road safety—delivered with guidance and dedicated support for schools.

Our aim is to support schools in promoting safer, healthier lifestyles for all.

The A*STARS program combines road safety, health education, and sustainable travel into an enriched learning experience. Designed for all educational settings, it supports children’s development from early years through to young adulthood, fostering lifelong awareness and well-being.

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The Benefits of the A*STARS Programme

Ensures that schools have access to road safety, sustainable travel, parking enforcement and other associated council traffic management and engineering services.
Offers a tailor made package of road safety and sustainable travel measures designed to suit an individual school’s needs.
Offers free resources, training and support.
Raises awareness of road safety issues in and around school.
Provides opportunities to increase levels of physical activity.
Uses a dedicated A*STARS website to support and deliver the programme.

The A*STARS Pathway

The A*STARS programme offers interventions and initiatives from birth across all stages of a child’s educational life using three customised pathways.

Intermediate

Nursery 0-11 Years

The intermediate path has 3 tiers: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Schools earn a level annually based on achievements and active travel.

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Higher

11-16 Years

The A*Stars Programme comprises of various initiatives which help to create a package to suit your school needs.

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Advanced

College

A*Stars Advanced partners with post-16 schools, promoting sustainable travel and healthier lifestyles in schools.

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Active Travel Figures For All Schools

Promoting active travel is essential to building healthier, more sustainable communities—and Walsall is actively contributing to this national effort with the A*STARS programme. An analysis of local and national data reveals both distinct challenges and common achievements. These findings not only demonstrate the impact of local initiatives but also reinforce the importance of continued support for active travel in schools, shaping a healthier and more sustainable future.

Walsall Figures 0 %

Walsall Active Travel figures include Walking, Walking Bus, Cycling, Scooting and Park & Stride as modes of travel to school. This figure included only A*Stars schools.

Nationally 0 %

National Active Travel figures include Walking (includes scooting and Park & Stride) and Cycling as modes of travel to school.

2025 A*STARS Sheriff Training event 01st October, 2025

🌟 Pupils from across the borough stepped up at our A*STARS Training Event – inspiring safer, healthier journeys to school.

Get Involved in Walk to School Month! 01st October, 2025

Walk to School Month is here! Schools across Walsall are invited to join this year’s campaign, running from 1st – 24th October! Let’s get moving for healthier, greener, and safer journeys to school to school.

Road Safety in the Driver's Seat! 01st October, 2025

College students from Walsall College got hands-on with a driving simulator this week to learn about the importance of road safety, hazard awareness, and the impact of distractions behind the wheel. A fun and eye-opening way to prepare for real-world driving!

Find Out If Your School Is Registered

Discover your school in the list below! If it's not there, consider reaching out to your school to introduce them to the exciting advantages of the A*Stars program.

Join the A*Stars Programme

Joining the A*Stars programme is easy... Complete the expression of interest form and we'll be in touch asap. To find out more about the registration process click here.

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