A business created a woodland shelter for youngsters while carrying out work at a Mansfield school.

Robert Woodhead Ltd, based at Edwinstowe, which was carrying out heating replacement work, teamed up with the school, its local sub-contractors and the Woodland Trust to construct the timber sheltered learning area, surrounded by an environmental garden.

The shelter includes seating for pupils and educational posters about different aspects of nature and the environment.

Already a thriving site for squirrels, birds and insects, the area has been transformed into a learning environment featuring insect hotels, bird and squirrel feeding areas.

The shelter was created using leftover and donated wood from the High Oakham scheme and other Woodhead construction sites.

Peter Mansfield, head teacher at the s-chool, said: “The Woodhead team has exceeded all expectations while being onsite.

Colin Kear, site manager for Woodhead, said: “The shelter is a good example of the type of community project we aim to deliver while we are on-site.”

Robert Woodhead Ltd has achieved a fantastic score on its latest assessment by the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) for its efforts at High Oakham Primary School in Mansfield.

Woodhead scored 42 out of 50 while carrying out the heating replacement work.

The project was delivered through the empa framework, which is managed by Scape Group, a public sector organisation dedicated to creating o-ngoing efficiency and social value via the built environment.