SCHOOL nurses are urging families to keep children safe and active over the summer holidays.

Nurses from Lancashire Care NHS Foundation are urging people to get outdoors to ensure kids keep up with physical activities usually provided in schools.

Cathy Allen, care group manager, said: "Six weeks is a long time when children and young people are missing out on the regular physical activities provided in school, but there’s so much that can be done completely free of charge too.

"At the same time, it’s crucial children are made aware about road safety, cycle safety and traffic.

"There are some basic steps that parents and teachers can carry out which would encourage children to be careful when walking alone with friends or with parents."