A landed estates business is has helped a local primary school to transform its outdoor learning space.
Bradford Estates has donated £5,000 to Church Eaton Primary School for a canopy which provides shelter for outdoor learning and play, and the delivery of forest school activities from Educating Kids Outdoors, based at Weston Park with the company.
It is part of a larger project between Bradford Estates and the school to develop learning experiences to provide pupils with enriching opportunities and skills for the future.
Other plans include Bradford Estates supporting the restoration of the school’s wildlife pond area, followed by the creation of an allotment to promote farm-to-fork learning experiences.
The school hopes it will help to grow pupil enrolment numbers.
Bradford Estates Managing Director Alexander Newport said: “We are delighted to support Church Eaton Primary School through this partnership. Our commitment extends beyond a single donation to help establish sustainable learning opportunities that will benefit pupils for years to come.”
Headteacher David Baker said: “Our strategy was developed to keep our small, rural school relevant and to provide our pupils with a deeper understanding of what it means to be part of a rural community.
“We want our pupils to have a great experience and develop vital skills to support them in the future. The support from Bradford Estates has allowed us to take our lessons outside and open up our curriculum to opportunities that others cannot access.
“Outdoor learning improves child development, supports mental health and wellbeing, and fosters a culture of inclusive learning. This collaboration will help keep our rural school current and thriving for future generations.”
