Special school 'bowled over' by support after 'arsonist' destroys 'integral' storage unit
manchestereveningnews.co.ukSpecial school staff have been ‘bowled over’ by an ‘outpouring’ of support after a vandal ruined a forest school storage unit.
Teachers at Castle Hill School, in Stockport, say an arsonist set fire to a shipping container over the half-term week, ruining the equipment pupils use.
It means that children at the school are ‘so upset’ about the loss. However, in the face of destruction, the Offerton community has come together to help Castle Hill, with more than £6,000 collected via an online fundraiser.
Residents have also donated old wellies and coats to get students back to forest school. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link. “As a school for children with special needs they get so much from being in a multi-sensory environment,” said John Hadley, a teacher at Castle Hill. “We have been back in for a week and we have been overwhelmed with the support. “It’s been amazing.
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