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Pupils At Lidget Green Involved In The School’s Expansion

Tuesday, 7 June 2016 at 10:04

Children at Lidget Green Primary School put their technical skills to the test when they helped to build part of the school’s new extension before half term.

The school is being expanded by half a form entry which will see it increase from 2.5 form entry to three.  This means that an additional 15 places for each year group will be created allowing provision for 105 additional children each year.

 

Bradford Council’s Education Client Services is leading on the design and delivery of the scheme using the Council’s Building and Technical Services to carry out the work. Additional classrooms are being created through the refurbishment of existing spaces. 

 

The classrooms are being converted utilising the existing cellar and basement space and stores. There is also a refurbishment of existing nursery rooms; reception classrooms; and other classroom spaces; as well as the improvement of dining facilities; the library; and I.T. services and an enlarged entrance reception lobby.

 

Pupils who have been working with a member of the Building and Technical Services team became mini-apprentices as they helped with the construction of one of the walls (please see attached photo).

 

Philippa Tomlinson, Deputy Headteacher at the school, said:  "This was a great opportunity for the children and has allowed them to be part of this major expansion for the school. It is always exciting when we can give children hands-on experiences related to careers and employment.”

 

Michael Jameson, Bradford Council’s Strategic Director for Children’s Services, said:  "The thinking behind the children becoming involved in the physical build was seen as an ideal opportunity to expand the learning environment and experience for the children – taking their learning outside the classroom.”

 

Paul Egan, Service Manager for BTS said: "'We believe it is important to work with the schools when building works are taking place so that the learning experience can be enhanced and building site safety can be communicated and understood by the children.  In addition to that, it raises awareness of the trades and may encourage a future generation of apprentices."

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