Transport for London (TfL) has launched a free road safety education programme for 16- to 18-year-olds, as the number of London schools holding the organisation’s highest travel accreditation reaches a record level.
TfL Navigators forms part of the TfL Travel for Life programme and is available to secondary schools and colleges. Its ready-made lessons use discussions, quizzes and case studies across three modules: Drive Safe, Cycle Safe and Ride Safe.
Five deaths among 16- to 18-year-olds in 2025
TfL said five people aged between 16 and 18 died on London’s roads in 2025. A further 187 people in the age group sustained serious injuries and 657 suffered minor injuries.
The new programme is intended to help young people become risk-aware, safe and considerate road users as they travel independently around the capital.
Gold accreditation reaches record level
TfL Travel for Life is delivered in partnership with London Transport Museum and London boroughs. Schools can gain Bronze, Silver or Gold accreditation for measures that reduce car use, improve safety and encourage sustainable travel.
Gold accreditation is awarded when a school reduces car use on the school run by 6% or achieves 90% of morning and afternoon journeys by sustainable transport. The number of Gold-accredited schools has increased by 48 this year to 1,057 across London.
Gold status lasts for three years, during which schools must complete 48 activities, including balance bike workshops, educational assemblies and sustainability clubs. St James’ C of E Primary School in Enfield, Richard Atkins Primary School in Lambeth and Samuel Rhodes School in Islington are among the newly accredited schools.
A further 214 London schools have retained Gold accreditation for another three years.
Will Norman, London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner, said: “I’m delighted that a record number of schools across London are so deeply committed to helping more children walk, cycle and scoot across the capital, working to improve road safety and air quality in their communities. I look forward to seeing the new TfL Navigators offer bring more young Londoners into this vital work.
“We’re determined to keep building on this success, as we want even more people to benefit from TfL’s Travel for Life programme, so I really encourage any schools that aren’t signed up yet to get involved. The Mayor and I are committed to making it easier for people to choose walking or cycling on short regular journeys like the school run as we continue building a greener, safer, better London for everyone.”