Central Bedfordshire Council has commenced construction on a new teaching block at Fulbrook School in Bedfordshire, UK.

The new two-storey teaching block is expected to be completed next year.

Councillor for Families, Education and Children Hayley Whitaker said: “We are delighted to break ground on this transformative project at Fulbrook School.

“The new teaching block represents the council’s continued commitment to the Schools for the Future Programme and ensures that our pupils receive the best possible education in a supportive environment.

“This investment will help to inspire and empower young people to reach their full potential.”

The project aims to expand the school's facilities after transitioning from a middle school to an extended secondary school.

With this transition, the school has been able to adjust its age range to enable provision for students aged 11-16 years. The expansion will also include the introduction of a new sports complex.

Fulbrook School headteacher Sam Clancy said: “We have been very impressed with the way in which SMD has worked alongside us on site and, as we take our first cohort of Year 10 students into the first year of their GCSE courses, we look forward to using our new sports hall and watching the new learning spaces taking shape.”