BEDFORDSHIRE HOMEBUILDER HELPS PUPILS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE FOR ROAD SAFETY WEEK

Pupils at Lakeview School in Wixams recently received a donation of reflective vests from Barratt and David Wilson Homes to help them shine bright whilst on their way to and from school for Road Safety Week (15th – 22nd November).

The five star housebuilder gave the school 70 hi-vis vests for its pupils to wear whilst walking, cycling or scooting to and from school, ensuring they can be easily seen on the roads as the darker nights draw in.

Road Safety Week runs during November each year and encourages pupils to celebrate the journey to school on foot.

Tristan Thorp, Assistant Headteacher, said: “All of our families are encouraged to make healthy journeys to school, these vests can help towards ensuring their safety as part of this. Thanks again to Barratt and David Wilson Homes for supporting our pupils.”

Lakeview School is located near the homebuilder’s Willow Grove development on Southern Cross and the donation of hi-vis vests is another part of Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ outreach to the local community.

In what’s been a challenging time for schools across the country as a result of the pandemic, the leading developer is as committed as ever to providing support during Road Safety Week and beyond.

Alison Raine, Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Northampton, said: “We want to ensure the pupils in the local communities remain visible now the darker nights are here, and our donation has hopefully still encouraged them to safely practice Road Safety Week.

“This is a campaign we actively support each year as we endeavour to help local school children in their efforts to commute on foot, and the vests have proven to be both effective and practical.

“As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s even more important for us to support the local schools in and around the communities we build, so we’re thrilled to have had the chance to support Lakeview School during Road Safety Week.”

Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ hi-vis vests have been particularly useful during Road Safety Week, whilst being certain to benefit the pupils in their future journeys to school throughout the winter months.