Primary schools to benefit from new learning spaces thanks to borough's £1m grant

Cheshire East Council is working with schools to put the Department for Education capital grant to good use.

Bexton Primary School will see all £95,500 needed for the remodelling and refurbishment of classrooms covered by the grant, while Goostrey Community Primary School will receive more half of the £15,097 required for a dedicated music lesson space.

Lyndsey Atkins, headteacher at the Goostrey school, said: “We are delighted to be having a music room built.

“It will enable our music specialists to facilitate greater learning opportunities, allowing pupils to develop their talents and skills in a dedicated space.

“We are looking forward to using it next term and seeing the many benefits it will undoubtedly bring.”

Other beneficiaries in the borough include 15 primaries, two secondary schools and a children’s centre, with funding helping work ranging from kitchen upgrades and hall refurbishments to playing field drainage and improved lighting.

The scheme targets repair work as well as the creation of new learning spaces, improved accessibility, and specialist surroundings to enhance the curriculum.

Cllr George Hayes, cabinet member for children and families said: “We all want the best learning environments for our children to achieve and develop to their full potential and this scheme illustrates how best to maximise the capital resources available to achieve that.

“I look forward to visiting schools after the summer break to see these new resources in place and to see learners and staff benefiting from this investment.

“This council is fully committed to providing sufficient school places and a variety of projects are underway.

“The future of school improvement has to be through highly effective collaboration and this programme illustrates how school leaders, governors and local authority teams can successfully combine their skills and resources to really make a difference for young people.’’