Rainford schoolchildren given hi-vis jackets by Miller Homes

The vests were presented to children at Rainford Church of England Primary School by Miller Homes.

The home-building company is committed to safeguarding children in communities surrounding its developments across the North West.

This donation aims to ensure safer journeys for schoolchildren, particularly with the shorter days and reduced daylight during autumn and winter.

The vests will help students be seen on their way to school (Image: Ian Cooper) The vests will make young pedestrians more visible, thereby reducing the risk of accidents on their way to and from school.

This initiative forms part of a long-standing project by Miller Homes.

The company has supported more than 100 primary schools in the North West with similar initiatives over the years.

Miller Homes aims to reach even more children this autumn and winter, providing not only hi-vis vests but also a better understanding of road safety.

The vests will make young pedestrians more visible (Image: Ian Cooper) Mrs Emma Shawcross, headteacher at Rainford Primary, expressed her gratitude for Miller Homes' donation.

She said: "The hi-vis vests are a wonderful gift to our school community.

"We extend our heartfelt thanks to Miller Homes for their commitment to our children's safety."

Miller Homes employs several initiatives to support communities across the North West.

This initiative forms part of a long-standing project by Miller Homes (Image: Ian Cooper) This includes the Community Fund, with recent donations made to Buzz Hub St Helens CDP, a biodiversity project in St Helens.

Ms Clare Noakes, Miller Homes' sales director for the North West, said: "Donating hi-vis vests to local schools has been a long-standing commitment for Miller Homes.

"We understand the importance of ensuring the safety of students during their journeys to and from school, especially in the winter months.

"We are thrilled to continue this initiative, supporting communities, and making a positive impact."

The vests will help with safety during the shorter days and reduced daylight (Image: Ian Cooper) Rainford Church of England Primary School is situated near Miller's latest development, Rookery Place, in Rainford.

The project will bring over 150 new homes to the area, offering a selection of two to five-bedroom energy-efficient homes.

For more information about the development, visit the Miller Homes website to register your interest or find the development sales manager at estate agents Stapleton Derby, from Thursday to Monday between 10.30am and 5.30pm.