Chetwynde School recently became a free school following years as a private education school. As such, the school is undergoing a period of change and dealing with budget constraints.

During 2017, Chetwynde School is seeking to raise funds to create a nurture room for primary students, which would act as a place for pupils to go when they are feeling upset or worried. The idea is to buy a log cabin or similar to put within the school grounds so pupils can have a quiet place to gather their thoughts.

The room will be furnished with comfy sofas and beans bags to give it a relaxed and calming atmosphere and would be open to any child who needs some time either in a group or 1:1 with a teacher to discuss their worries or upset. We would also use them room for nurture groups when supporting children with social or emotional difficulties and for play times for those children who struggle to cope with lack of structure outside of the classroom.

As well as the nurture room, Chetwynde School are seeking to raise funds to purchase playground equipment and play features to enhance primary school play during break times. Outdoor activity is an important part of our children’s development and the school are planning to use some of their Sport Premium Funding to begin developing the playground, but this will only cover a small part of what is needed.

Please help Chetwynde School to raise funds for the new nurture room and playground equipment by sponsoring our cycling challenge which will see us attempt to cycle 312km in one day, with over 13,000ft of climbing.

It's like doing the Fred Whitton, then deciding to do another 80 miles!