Alderman Jacobs School is thrilled to announce the opening of its newly refurbished Early Years Outdoor Area. The project, costing nearly £70,000, was completed over the summer holidays and will provide a transformative learning environment for the school's youngest pupils. The official opening ceremony took place on 7th October 2024, with the Mayor of Whittlesey cutting the ribbon to mark the occasion.

The outdoor area now boasts a range of exciting new features, including a mud kitchen, planting and
digging areas, a large sandpit and three new canopies that allow children to access the space all year
round, regardless of the weather. The installation of new wetpour flooring ensures that the area is
safe and accessible for all the pupils.

"We are delighted to open the newly refurbished Early Years Outdoor Area at Alderman Jacobs," said
Martin Fry, the school's Headteacher. "The new play areas will help develop skills and knowledge in
key areas of a child's social, emotional and academic development and enhance the curriculum
provision for all children in our Reception classes. I'd like to thank colleagues in the Soke Education
Trust for their help in funding this important project which we are sure will benefit hundreds of children
in the years to come."

The outdoor area was developed in collaboration with Early Excellence, a leading provider of early
years resources and training. The schools Reception teachers worked closely with the organisation to
plan and design the space, ensuring that it maximises opportunities for enhancing the Early Years
curriculum.

Alderman Jacobs is a thriving primary that has been serving the local community for decades and
joined Soke Education Trust last year. With a strong focus on providing a well-rounded education, the
Trust is committed to investing in facilities at the school to support the learning and development of its
pupils.