KEMPSFORD Primary School were able to finish building their outdoor learning environment thanks to a £10,000 grant from the Big Lottery Fund.

The outdoor learning area, which includes a trim trail and a crawl-through tunnel, will be used by children during lunchtime and for small groups of children during school hours as part of their learning and life skill's curriculum.

The school intend to open up the new play area to local community groups such as the Brownies, Rainbows and village youth groups.

Funding for the first phase of the trim trail project was arranged by local councillor Ray Theodoulou.

A spokesperson for the school said: "We are delighted to have received this substantial grant from the Big Lottery Fund.

It is wonderful that the Big Lottery Fund is able to support small rural community projects as ourselves as well as the more publicly well known enterprises.

"Social play, interaction and team work skills are such a crucial part of a child's development. We are looking forward to seeing the impact of structured and free play sessions using the new elements."