Pupils at Wainwright Primary Academy, Mansfield, are celebrating the opening of a new Early Years outdoor activity and discovery space.

The academy, part of Diverse Academies Learning Partnership, completed a significant investment into facilities at the Harrop White Road site to benefit the early development of children aged three to five.

The new facilities include a range of large-scale wooden play equipment, such as sandpits, a shop and construction hut for role-playing, mud kitchen, outdoor crafting area, and resources such as stepping-stones, ladders and tyres to support children’s physical development.

Mrs Spacey, academy principal, said: “It is so important to be able to offer children the chance to explore and play outdoors.

“We have worked with Early Years education experts to create a bespoke environment that supports early childhood development. It will help children to develop key skills in areas such as communication, turn taking, writing, number as well as developing physical and core motor skills too.”

The academy currently has availability within its nursery and foundation provision and is supporting the government’s 30 free hours childcare scheme for three to four year-olds. Visit www.wainwrightprimary-ac.org.uk or call 01623 662110 to arrange a visit.