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Children’s smiles, thanks to over £33,000 in grant money

Youngsters with disabilities at Westlea Primary School will return after half term to find the last piece
of play equipment installed after a year long programme to improve the school grounds to cater for all.
Marla Carroll, head of the school’s visited the school, talked with the bench seats, a wheelchair accessible
Special Resourced Provision for children who had chosen the equip- picnic table and the play panels
physically disabled pupils, was ment they wanted, and considered and talking tubes, Marla laughed,
thrilled when news was received our application. “that’s it now; we’ve got everything
on the last day before the summer “We were all delighted when we we wanted, and a big thanks to all
holidays that St James Place Foun- were told we could go ahead. It those who gave the funds: The St
dation were donating £6,000. makes possible better integration James Place Foundation, Aiming
Marla explained, “the grant between physically disabled pupils High, the Rotary Club of Swindon
covers 10 play panels fixed to a and their able-bodied friends whilst Thamesdown, and GWR Have a
picket fence - including games like in the playground. It will further Heart appeal.
noughts and crosses, a steering improve their self esteem.” “I’m so chuffed it’s all come to-
wheel and matching pairs - and two After gaining grants totalling gether and look forward to seeing
pairs of talking tubes, one shaped £33,500 for a wheelchair friendly the children’s faces when they’re
like the Lochness monster. roundabout, a wheelchair swing, playing on the equipment.”
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