J Tomlinson hands over school in time for new term

J Tomlinson has handed over a newly-refurbished primary school in Nottinghamshire – in time for the start of the new school year.

Haddon Primary and Nursery School in Carlton specialises in the education of pupils aged between three and 11, and is part of the Flying High Trust – a multi-academy trust (MAT) comprising 22 primary schools located across the East Midlands.

Since its creation in 1976, the school had been confined to one level, with classrooms separated by curtains. J Tomlinson was appointed by the Trust to undertake refurbishment works throughout the school, which would include the creation of permanent classrooms, updated toilet facilities, and new flooring.

The project, which commenced in July 2017, also entailed the construction of a new assembly/sports hall, a library, and a sensory room.

Works were phased to minimise disruption to pupils, staff and visitors, with the refurbishment of the year six classroom and corridor undertaken during the 2017 summer holiday

Headteacher Nina Capek said: “We are already seeing that the improved environment is having a positive effect on everyone, particularly with regards to teaching and learning.”

Pete Woods, construction director at J Tomlinson, commented: “It has been a pleasure to work with Haddon Primary School and to oversee the school’s considerable transformation over the past twelve months. We are particularly heartened to see what the refurbishment works means to pupils and staff; it’s great to hear how the learning environment has flourished across the school. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the Flying High Trust.”