Thursday 15th June 2023 is #CleanAirDay, the UK’s biggest air pollution campaign.

Even though we can’t see it, air pollution impacts our health whatever age we are. Children are especially vulnerable to the effects, with air pollution linked to low birth weights and poor lung development; it can even contribute to reduced intelligence and mental health issues.

Clean Air Day 2023 aims to highlight that improving air quality not only benefits our physical health and the environment but can also protect our mental and brain health.

The good news is there are simple steps we can all take to help us avoid toxic air and cut down on the pollution we cause. Any reductions in air pollution that we make will lead to health improvements for us and in our local community – we can all play our part.

On Clean Air Day (Thursday 15th June), we encourage parents, children and staff to walk, cycle or scoot to school if possible (or walk part of the journey from a nearby location).

Where car journeys are unavoidable, vehicle idling at school drop off and collection times is an unnecessary source of pollution.