Children at St Werburgh’s and St Columba’s Primary school are on the run every day.

As part of a healthy living initiative, teachers have taken inspiration from St Ninian’s Primary in Stirling’s Daily Mile project, where children walk or run a mile around the school grounds each day, and started their own - the Werby Mile.

Families and members of the Hoole school community were at the school to cheer on their children on the first day.

The aim is to promote not just their fitness and well being but also concentration levels, behaviour and academic progress.

Headteacher Kathryn Oates said: “The afternoon has been a great success and all children have really enjoyed the opportunity to come out in the fresh air and take a break from their studies. We hope this new initiative will be enjoyable and rewarding academically, physically and emotionally for our children and staff who will continue to take a break each day and complete the mile challenge.”

Teachers reported a difference in concentration levels in lessons after just one week of the Werby Mile initiative.