A school near Hitchin has been awarded £1,250 to set up an out of hours club.

Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery received the cash after NHDC's Southern Rural Committee awarded grants to community groups in north Herts.

The grant will serve the children whose parents who live in the village of Offley and surrounding area who work full time - with the club open to the 120+ pupils that attend the school, who come from Offley, Lilley, Hitchin, Hexton and other parts of north Herts.

The money will be used to purchase Covid safe furnishings such as wipe down large bean bags and pop-up tents with fairy lights, outdoor play equipment and a storage shed.

Mr Edwards, headteacher at the school said: 'We have recently opened 'Jesters', our after-school provision to help our working families.

"We were keen to add additional games, soft furnishings, outdoor equipment and other resources to make the experience even more enjoyable for the children.

"We also strive to encourage more families to return to work; safe in the knowledge that their children have many opportunities to thrive in the care of our dedicated staff.

"We are very grateful to North Herts District Council for awarding the school a community grant to help us achieve these goals. Many thanks from all of the staff and children at Offley.'

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