GILLINGHAM school pupils have been enjoying getting messy with a new mud kitchen.

Pupils at St Mary the Virgin CE Primary School have been enjoying the outdoor play thanks to a donation from Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties.

The housebuilder also donated £250 to the school, which will go towards the provision of a new outdoor shed.

The life-like mud kitchens provide an outdoor play resource that encourages children to engage in imaginative and sensory play.

Situated in the play area of the school, the children are able to enhance their creativity and improve their problem-solving skills, all while promoting physical activity and overall well-being.

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Emma Board, deputy head at St Mary the Virgin CE Primary School, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Taylor Wimpey for their generous donation of a beautiful mud kitchen for our nursery children, as well as the funds to purchase a much-needed storage shed for our outdoor equipment.

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“Your support has made a real difference in enhancing our outdoor learning environment. Thank you for helping our children play, explore, and grow!”

The primary school sits within close proximity to Taylor Wimpey’s Gillingham Lakes development in Gillingham.

Roz Wells, sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties, said: “At Taylor Wimpey, we believe in creating communities where families can thrive, and supporting local schools is a fundamental part of this commitment.

“We are delighted to donate the mud kitchen and funds towards the new shed for St Mary the Virgin CE Primary School.

“These resources will provide children with opportunities to explore nature and learn through outdoor play, which is essential for their development.”