Handforth Town Council have provided a primary school in Handforth with £2000 to help children at the school with additional needs.

Councillors unanimously agreed at a recent meeting of Handforth Town Council to provide St Benedict's Catholic Primary School with a grant of £2,000 to transform a small space in the school into a calm space for children with additional needs.

St Benedict's School, located on Hall Road in Handforth, have an ever-increasing number of children with additional and mental health needs.

The school is small and there are currently no breakout spaces for children to rest and recharge away from busy classrooms which is vital to ensure the well-being of children.

They pride themselves on being inclusive and have seen their numbers of pupils with SEND (Special educational needs or disability) needs double in recent years.

Councillor Susan Moore, Chair of Handforth Town Council, attended a recent assembly at the school to present the cheque.

She said: "The town council are delighted to be able to support our local school knowing what a financially challenging time they face in the current climate.

"This is the exact reason that the town council exists to support our local community in whatever way we can."

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