A NEW outdoor early years area is set to be built at a primary school.
The outdoor Early Years Foundation Stage area will be designed to allow children at Moulsecoomb Primary School to learn and play at the same time.
The Pioneer Academy has announced the regenerated outdoor area, which is currently in the design process, is expected to be built during the 2022 summer holidays.
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The announcement forms part of a significant financial investment to upgrade the school’s outdoor facilities.
The redevelopment of the facilities will include creative and open-ended learning opportunities that children can access in all weathers, including race tracks, hide away dens and role-play areas.
The Pioneer Academy CEO Lee Mason Ellis the space will allow for a wealth of experiences from exploring plants and natural foliage to climbing equipment for physical development.
“It’s a big financial commitment but I know it will be worth every penny,” he said.
“The Pioneer Academy is keen to invest in the future of Moulsecoomb pupils and I know they will benefit enormously from an enhanced outdoor learning and play area.”
He said the plans have been designed to support children’s development in all areas of the EYFS curriculum, giving children the space to play and learn creatively.
Moulsecoomb Primary School head teacher Adam Sutton said: “Everyone at Moulsecoomb is excited to see the designs for the new outside area.
“We look forward to sharing them with pupils, parents and carers as soon as we can.”
The reveal of the plans follows the announcement that The Pioneer Academy is to provide Moulsecoomb Primary School with a set of uniforms for every child for a second year in a row.
In addition, a new scheme is set to be introduced at the school that will centre around providing children with a range of new experiences.
Titled the Pioneer Passport, the trust has committed to providing all trips associated with the scheme for free this year.
The key stage one passport outlines seven activities to be completed by the age of seven.
These will include visiting a farm, observing life cycles, creating a piece of art for exhibition, building a den in a forest and making a boat and floating it on a river.
The key stage tow passport, which is eleven activities to be accomplished by the age of eleven, includes visiting a castle and art gallery, cooking a healthy meal, performing Shakespeare, learning a non-curriculum sport, such as horse riding, and visiting famous London landmarks.
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