Dozens of Swindon schoolchildren cycle and scooter to school

Orchid Vale Primary School's pupils were marking Cycle to School Week, which ran from September 23 to 29.

They were joined by staff, parents, and carers for the journey on Friday, September 27, who shared cycling safety tips.

Pupils, staff and families from Orchid Vale Primary School cycling and scooting to school (Image: Orchid Vale Primary School) Pupils, staff and families from Orchid Vale Primary School cycling and scooting to school (Image: Orchid Vale Primary School) Ruth Lee, headteacher at Orchid Vale Primary School, said: "Everyone really enjoyed joining up with friends and families for the ride to school.

"Cycling to school is a great way to get to class and is healthier and better for the environment.

"The children get a lot of confidence from riding with others and they also learn about road safety at the same time."

Pupils, staff and families from Orchid Vale Primary School cycling and scooting to school (Image: Orchid Vale Primary School) The yearly event is organised by the government-funded Bikeability Trust, which aims to improve road safety and provides bicycle training to children across the country.

Nationally, nearly 19,000 children have learnt to ride through the Get Cycling in Schools programme.

In 2023 the trust received a record £29 million from the Department for Transport to deliver cycle training, and, since 2007, more than five million children have taken part in training delivered by the trust.