Published: January 25, 2008
New jackets boost safety for Burnham-On-Sea school children

Children from a Burnham-On-Sea school have been handed new high visibility jackets to keep them 'safe and seen' following a new initiative between police and local businesses.

Children at St Joseph's Primary School have been given the bright yellow jackets to ensure they are properly seen when walking to and from school and when out on school events.

Burnham police linked up with Highbridge's Total Fina Elf garage and manufacturers Suni UK to supply the jackets to pupils.

PCSO Sarah England, who is behind the scheme, said she hopes the jackets will reduce the risk of road traffic collisions involving young people.

She said: "Road safety is very important and these vests mean motorists can better see children walking to and from school."

"If the children are out on school trips or visits, it also means they can be better seen and kept together by teachers and school staff."

St Joseph's is based in Oxford Street, a very busy road in Burnham with a large number of cars passing throughout the day.

PCSO England added: "A big thank you goes to the local businesses who have helped pay for the vests."

PCSO England is pictured with children and staff from St Joseph's Primary School