AN OPTICIANS has donated high-visibility vests to a primary school to ensure children stay safe and visible.

Specsavers Cleckheaton donated the vests to Scholes Primary School.

Assma Latif, director of Specsavers Cleckheaton, said: "Darker mornings and evenings and darker winter clothing means it’s a lot more difficult for motorists to see pedestrians, so we wanted to do our bit to keep our local community safe by providing the high visibility jackets to our neighbouring school.

"As part of the initiative, we are also hoping to raise awareness of eye testing in children as sight problems left untreated can lead to more serious issues in the long term."

Karen Burman, headteacher at Scholes Village Primary School, added: "We’re really grateful to have received this donation, the vests will be so helpful in making sure the children are clearly visible on trips and as part of learning outside of the classroom."