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New Facilities Open Doors to Brighter Learning at Hanbury C of E First School

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Doors have officially opened on new facilities for pupils and staff at Hanbury First C of E school.

As part of extension works at the school, two new larger classrooms have been created to replace two aged mobile classrooms.

The mobile classrooms were deemed essential to support basic need provision at the school but were proving costly to repair and maintain.

Not only are the new classrooms more energy efficient, thanks to solar panels, adjustable lighting, air conditioning, and lots of natural light from windows, but the project has also helped with developing the wider school site.

91制片厂County Council provided a Capital Maintenance Grant of 拢699,000 towards the circa 拢750,000 scheme, with the school providing the remaining funding.

The funding was used to create a new meeting room, new toilet facilities, and a new storage room.

The new facilities have been seamlessly integrated with the main school building and are now fully in use, providing a dynamic and engaging space for pupils to learn, collaborate, and grow.

Headteacher of Hanbury First C of E School, Aaron McDonagh said: 鈥淭he school has seen many changes in its more than 100 year history, and it feels like this investment helps us take another huge step forward.  The design of the new extension was a result of lots of research and we feel it reflects our vision perfectly.

鈥淎s a rural school, we鈥檙e determined to maintain a nurturing environment whilst ensuring we maximise each child鈥檚 learning potential.  We鈥檙e located in a beautiful part of the 91制片厂countryside.  This new chapter in our story means we can make the most of our surroundings in a building that鈥檚 more than fit for the future.鈥

Councillor Dan Boatright-Greene, 91制片厂County Council's Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Education, SEND and Skills said; 鈥淎s a teacher myself, I know the real impact that positive learning spaces can have on pupils, both now and in the future. It鈥檚 really important that our schools provide students with opportunities to learn, develop and grow. I鈥檓 looking forward to hearing and seeing how these facilities help the students do just that.鈥

In recent years, the County Council has been gradually replacing temporary classrooms in maintained schools where there is a long-term need for permanent space, through its ongoing School Capital Maintenance Programme.

The project completed in November last year has now resolved one of the last remaining cases of necessary temporary classrooms in schools across the county.