SPORT Relief is back and an Altrincham school is leading the way in making every mile count this March.

Schools across Trafford are already planning to take part and raise vital cash to help change the lives of vulnerable people here in the UK and across the world’s poorest communities.

One school limbering up for Sport Relief 2016 – which will take place March 18-20 - is Bowdon Preparatory School in Altrincham. Pupils and teachers will be completing a sponsored, extra-long, walk to school to raise funds.

Sophie Hughes, head of sports at Bowdon Preparatory School, said: “We love taking part in Sport Relief, getting our pupils, teachers and even parents involved in the fun.

"It’s a great way to bring everyone together and we always come up with something different to raise as much money as we can. Everyone really gets stuck in.”

This year, Comic Relief is challenging schools in Trafford to try a new twist on their Mile, from fancy dress to balancing bean bags on their heads.

Teachers can get started by signing up for a free school fundraising kit.

It’s full of fundraising ideas, posters, balloons and stickers, as well as learning resources to help pupils understand where the money goes.

Just head to sportrelief.com/schools