An Andover primary school has received hi-vis jackets for its pupils as part of a walk to school initiative. 

Endeavour Primary School was given the donation by Taylor Wimpey West London in support of International Walk to School Month.

The global initiative, organised by the UK charity Living Streets, takes place every October and encourages families to walk to school.

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The housebuilder has provided 45 high visibility jackets (Image: Taylor Wimpey) The housebuilder has provided 45 high visibility jackets to the schoolchildren to ensure they can walk safely during the winter months.

Helen Palmer, headteacher at Endeavour Primary School, said: "Walk to School Month is a vital initiative, so we're really grateful to Taylor Wimpey for their kind donation.

"Walking is a great way for our pupils to be happy and engaged when they start the day with us, and the donation enables them to arrive and leave the school premises in a much safer way, which is the most important thing of all."

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Gemma Bibby, sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey West London, said: "We’re proud to have been able to make this donation to Endeavour Primary School, and are always keen to support the Walk to School Month initiative.

"We want to encourage children and their parents to walk to school, and we hope the high visibility jackets we’ve donated will help them to do this safely and provide them with reassurance while out on their travels."

Taylor Wimpey is building homes at its nearby The Forum development in Andover, with prices starting from £182,000.