St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Falmouth has been highlighted by Cornwall Council for the succsess of the 'School Street' initiative that has taken place during drop off and collection times.

School Streets are temporary traffic restrictions implemented outside schools during the busy periods when pupils are either dropped off at school or picked up after.

The way the initiative is carried out can vary on the area but mostly traffic is blocked off on a street with signs for 30-60 minutes, students may also be encouraged to try cycling, walking, or scooting to school.

The scheme is being supported by the charity Sustrans who want to make it easiser fro everyone to walk, wheel, or cycle. They aim to work with communities and create safer and healthier places.

Not only does the programme aim to make it safier for parents, staff, and pupils, Sustrans say it was also reduce the air pollution outside schools.

Cornwall Council is hoping to trial the intiative at other schools in the county and has produced a video with St Mary's in Falmouth.

Watch it here: 'School street' welcomed for helping to keep children safe - Cornwall Council

You can learn more about the charity involved in the project here: Sustrans School Streets - Sustrans.org.uk