Caring students at an Egremont school donned odd socks to celebrate World Down's Syndrome day.

Pupils from West Lakes Academy took part in the event to raise awareness around Down's syndrome.

The day takes place on March 21 each year to signify the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down's syndrome.

Grant Tebay, learning support assistant at the academy, helped to organise the day.

He said: "We wanted to help raise awareness and help others understand more about Down’s Syndrome and to do this we’ve had to #RockOurSocks.

"Students and staff at the school have worn their funky bright colourful socks in order to promote conversation and explain to others why Trisomy 21 is celebrated on March 21."

"We've had fun and some very strange looks about our socks!"

Layton Telford, a year seven student, celebrated the day with friends and teachers at the academy.

He said: "I am really happy that people have worn their colourful and wild socks today. It makes me feel nice that my friends want to help me raise awareness about Down's Syndrome."

His sister Ashton Telford, year 10, said: "It's important that we celebrate World Down's Syndrome day because we need to raise awareness.

"Layton is a massive part of my life and has helped make me who I am today. I think it's amazing to see everybody at West Lakes Academy treat Layton no differently to anybody else."