Westminster Primary may be in the middle of a built up town, but thanks to astute bosses the Blackpool school now boasts its very own woodland retreat.
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Last year the school managed to get hold of some grassed land on the edge of Claremont Park - and it has been transformed into a wood and wetland area Photo: Dan Martino
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Headteacher Roger Farley explained: "Last November, when things were the old normal, Westminster Primary School was one of 17 schools from across the country who successfully applied to take part in a ground-breaking project funded by the Department for Education with support from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Natural England to develop and drive forward outdoor learning in schools." Photo: Dan Martino
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He added that Nature Friendly Schools initiative gives children from some of the most deprived areas of the country the chance to get closer to nature without having to go too far....and at Westminster Primary that includes a pond on their doorstep. Photo: Dan Martino
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There are also wildflower patches, sensory trails to enable effective, exciting and creative outdoor learning to take place.
This, say teachers will benefit their learning, health and well being, and also promote care and concern for the environment among the youngsters. Photo: Dan Martino
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Come rain or shine, Mr Farley added: " It will fuel creativity and a sense of adventure, allowing pupils to experience the joy that nature can bring, removing the inequality that currently exists." Photo: Dan Martino
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A lot of hard digging has gone on since November to create the wood and wetlands area which will enable all pupils to get at least two hours of outdoor nature play a week. Photo: Dan Martino