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Oct 2024
Harrogate primary school unveils new nurturing space
A Harrogate primary school has unveiled a new nurturing space for pupils.
St Peter’s CE Primary School initially created the space, known as The Nest, in autumn 2021 when a storage room was renovated to become a space for use during lesson time, lunchtime and after-school provision.
The room was cleared and repainted with a longer-term ambition to create an inspirational space that could bring to life children’s thoughts and ideas.
St Peter’s submitted several bids for funding, including a successful application to the Johnson and Mukherjee Charitable Trust to support the project.
The school also worked with the school’s parent teacher association, the Friends of St Peter’s, to raise funds for the project.
The Nest
St Peter’s is part of Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust and the school worked with York-based company Playscheme to develop the design.
The school's most recent Ofsted Inspection praised the Nest, saying it was a “quiet space where pupils can go if they have any worries or concerns".
Paul Griffiths, headteacher at St Peter’s, said:
We are ambitious in our vision, and this means providing inspiring and inclusive spaces for everyone to use enabling them to feel safe, supported and able to shine. This refurbished space is in addition to the new library and recent improvements to our outdoor learning spaces.’
We are so grateful to have such a supportive parent and wider community, and thankful for the generous funding from the Johnson and Mukherjee Charitable Trust. Without this wonderful support this wouldn’t have been possible.
The Nest before and after
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