A new sensory room has been launched at Meden School, Warsop, thanks to a project by home improvement retailer Wickes and social enterprise, VIY (Volunteer It Yourself).

Twenty-seven young volunteers took part in the project, which included painting and transforming an empty room into a bright and welcoming sensory space for fellow pupils.

The room will be used as an alternative learning space for students.

It was the second VIY project the school has taken part in, allowing students to get involved and learn new trade skills across painting and decorating.

The Wickes store in Worksop supported the project by donating all the tools and materials required and covered the cost of professional tradespeople acting as mentors on the ground.

Sajid Mahmood, lead mentor, said: “The students have worked hard on the project and we’re really pleased to have been part of a wonderful initiative, benefiting the young volunteers by teaching them new skills, which hopefully will help them in their futures.”

Katherine Knight, associate school leader at Meden, added: “It’s fantastic to see so many of our students volunteering to take part.

“The sensory room is a wonderful addition and will benefit many pupils in the wider school community.”