The South Midlands division, which is currently building new homes at Hedera Gardens, on Baldock Road, has presented Therfield First School with a £1,000 donation as part of our community fund initiative.
The funds have been used to help open a brand-new learning space, nicknamed “The Pod”, at the school. Designed to benefits pupils, this additional learning room provides an excellent provision for small groups and up to a whole year group of pupils at a time. The space will also be used to support pupils with additional needs, host professional meetings and provide a space for local community groups to meet.
The learning space has already been put to regular use to deliver lessons to pupils, host play therapy sessions run by an external professional, and proved instrumental in recording videos to be sent home to pupils working remotely during the most recent national lockdown.
Suzanne Irons, Sales Director for the South Midlands, said: “Therfield First School came to us with an ambitious project – to provide children with an additional learning space and local people with a brand-new community hub – and we were thrilled to be able to help.
“It’s been a challenging year for many, so we’re pleased that this space is opening for everyone to enjoy, whether they’re local groups coming back together or pupils and their family receiving additional support.
“Initiatives like this are key to creating and supporting thriving communities, by giving people a space to engage, learn and grow. We have no doubt the learning space will leave the people of Royston with a long-lasting legacy.”
Tara McGovern, Headteacher at Therfield Primary School, added: “The learning space was years in the making, and we’re excited to be able to see first-hand the immediate positive impact that our new space has provided. Next year, the school will need to continue to focus on its recovery curriculum for pupils, following the COVID pandemic. The Pod will ensure that we can offer a personalised, high quality provision for groups and individual pupils.
“We’re one of the smallest schools in the country, so to have this additional space to support pupils and their families is fantastic. We’d like to say a big thank you to the Redrow team for their contribution.”
Set in beautiful North Hertfordshire countryside, Hedera Gardens offers a range of family properties in the traditional market town of Royston. With an array of local schools and direct trains to King’s Cross and St Pancras in less than an hour, the development is ideal for families looking for a well-connected location.
To find out more about homes at Hedera Gardens, please call 01763 722099 or visit: redrow.co.uk/developments/hedera-gardens-royston-222652
