Art competition could help mix up home schooling and get children using their imaginations

With children across the UK now at home because of school closures, leading pet charity Blue Cross are encouraging children aged seven to 11 to take part in a fun and light-hearted competition called Britain’s Most Heroic Tails.

The competition is in recognition of the charity’s iconic Blue Cross Medal award, which honours heroic and extraordinary pets – from hamsters to horses and everything in-between.

To take part, children are being asked to design a movie poster featuring their pet as a superhero. Children who don’t own a pet can still take part and draw their imaginary super pet and explain what their powers would be.

The competition aims to help parents keep children entertained and get them using their imaginations at this difficult time, while raising awareness of the charity

The Blue Cross is an animal welfare charity, founded in 1897 as Our Dumb Friends League.

The charity provides support for pet owners who cannot afford private veterinary treatment, helps to find homes for unwanted animals, and educates the public in the responsibilities of animal ownership.

The closing date for entries for the drawing competition is 3pm on May 15.

Full details can be found at www.bluecross.org.uk/postercomp.