Laureate nursery pupils enjoy classroom revamp

The youngest pupils of a Newmarket primary school have begun benefiting from an impressive revamp of facilities.

Laureate Community Academy, in Exning Road, has undergone widespread work to its nursery and reception class provision.

The building work, which was funded by Unity Schools Partnership, of which Laureate is a member, included expanding teaching spaces and providing a new wet play area.

David Perkins, headteacher, said: “Our nursery is now well established within the school and we were able to extend places to two-year-olds a couple of years ago.

“The revamp of existing facilities was the next phase of ensuring we can meet the different needs and stages of development of our youngest pupils.”

An extension to the nursery, which will allow an increase in pupil numbers from 35 to 50, is now planned to take place at Easter.

Mr Perkins added: “We are very pleased with the work. It is already making a huge difference to both pupils and staff in our nursery and early years.”