New outdoor learning area for local school
A new outdoor learning area has been created at Ladygrove Primary School and Nursery thanks to the help of Telford & Wrekin Council’s grounds contractor idverde.
Crews have carried out ground clearance, pruned trees and shrubs, and supplied a bark surface as well as tree stumps and hollowed trunks for seating.
The new play area is already proving a hit with reception and nursery pupils.
School business manager Selina Mahy said: “Outdoor learning is so important at this present time, and so I would like to say a big thank you to idverde for all their help and support. We wouldn’t have been able to achieve this so quickly without them.”
Nigel Murray, idverde’s assistant contract manager, was only too happy to help. He said: “It has been a pleasure to help with this project and we’re really pleased that the children love it.”
Selina is now planning to apply for local grants to kit out the area with a bug hotel, bird boxes and shed for the nearby school allotment area.
Cllr Lee Carter, Telford & Wrekin Council cabinet member for neighbourhood services, added: “The community support and grants elements of our contracts with idverde and other partners are important aspects of our procurement process. Their commitment to our community makes a difference. This project is a great example of that, and I’m so pleased that the children are loving the new play area.”
Details of grants available to schools and community groups here
