As they prepare to return to school, children and young people are being encouraged to walk or cycle for the new term.

Warwickshire County Council is encouraging all families and young people to consider travelling actively – walking, cycling and rolling.

Cllr Jan Matecki, portfolio holder for transport and highways, said: "Helping children form good habits from a young age through travelling actively to and from school allows them to develop road awareness and learn about risk, therefore helping them learn how to look after themselves and be safe.

"Active Travel, to and from school, not only helps to improve children's road awareness, it also reduces the number of cars on our roads at peak times, which will reduce the number of potential collisions and be better for the environment.

"We hope that all our parents and carers give some thought to travelling safely and actively to and from school as we embark upon the new school year!"

The council is currently supporting Love to Ride's Cycle September campaign.

Anyone can sign up here to get involved.