Information for parents

kentschoolrun has been designed to help you cut down on the time, cost and environmental impact of getting your children to and from school.

The scheme matches parents together online, enabling you to arrange to share the school-run together.

Parents register for free. Once your child’s school is registered, you can enter your journey details onto the website The system will then give you contact details of other parents who make a similar journey.

Benefits of sharing the school run

• Save time by sharing the school-run with other parents
• Save money, by reducing your travel costs
• Reduce congestion and the risk of car-related accidents around the school
• Reduce pollution
• Meet other parents who have children at the same school as you
• Ensure your child is accompanied to and from school every day

What about Safety?

Safety and security are very important aspects of this scheme. See our information on Safety and Security.

It’s not just about carsharing! Whether your children walk, cycle or are driven to school, this service will help you find other parents with whom to share the daily journey.

To find out more about kentschoolrun go to About Kentschoolrun and our comprehensive FAQ page.

Find out if your school is part of the kentschoolrun scheme and register today.

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