CYCLING HELMETS FOR YOUNGSTERS

It was nice to see a lot of children and youngsters out and about on their bikes, etc over the Easter.
No doubt our Grandchildren will be joining them when they visit in the coming months.
I thought that youngsters had to wear helmets nowadays but am not sure.
Can anyone confirm this?

Doesn't really matter if it's compulsory or not . . . Wouldn't let ours out without one.
They only have one head!

Totally agree, just wanted to know the position in law.

When my son was 8 his friend fell off his bike qnd he died a few days later.

Cycle helmets are compulsory by law. Adults can go without one in a town centre (for some reason) or in extreme heat.
Cyclists under 16 must wear a helmet at all times regardless of urban or rural cycling.