Horwich Advertiser Issue 619

Page 10 February 2025 AD SALES 01204 478812 WE SELL RECYCLED FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS ALL AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES TO DONATE YOUR GOODS AND ARRANGE A FREE COLLECTION CALL 01204 398056 Opening Times: Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 4pm DERBY BARRACKS, FLETCHER STREET, BOLTON BL3 6NF www.emmaus-bolton.org.uk • info@emmausbolton.org.uk GARDEN CENTRE Come along for all your bedding plants and more! A NEW £800,000 school extension has been officially opened, supporting wider plans to pro- mote inclusivity and increase the number of SENDplaces inBol- ton borough. The project has seen the successful expansion and remodelling of the existing SEND provision at Queensbridge Com- munity Primary School. The newly reno- vated space is now ready to support 16 pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties or Severe Learning Difficulties. The work is part of “Belonging in Bolton”, a joint inclusion strategy between the council and headteachers designed to ensure every child feels welcome at their local school. In addition to this lat- est extension, the coun- cil also aims to establish SEND support at other mainstream schools across the borough. School expansion boosts SEND place numbers Opening: Councillor Martin Donaghy did the honours (Photo credit: Bolton Council) Funding for the reno- vation work came from the Department for Education’s Safety Valve grant programme. Martin Donaghy, the council’s executive cabi- net member for children’s services, cut the ribbon to officially declare the building open. He was joined on a tour of the new facilities by local ward councillors for Farnworth South. Councillor Donaghy said: “We believe that every child, regardless of their needs, should be welcome in their local mainstream school. “This project is a great example of what we can achieve when the council and schools work together to help young people thrive as individuals. “Every child in Bolton deserves the best possible start in life and schemes like this will enable even more pupils to enjoy a quality education closer to where they live.” Headteacher Louise Chapman added: “Each member of our Queens- bridge family is valued, respected and included – regardless of their background, ethnicity and whether or not they have identified special needs or disabilities. “We believe that every child has the right to a champion. Someone who they know will believe in them and helps them to be the best version of themselves.” All we ask is that you have: A caring attitude Your own car Some spare time We’re a children’s transport charity in Greater Manchester looking for volunteer drivers. The role is driving accompanied children with no other means of transport to healthcare appointments in your own car (we provide child car seats), waiting for the family and then returning them home. It’s really worthwhile and so appreciated by the children, their families and the NHS. The role is flexible so can work around other commitments, you decide which days you volunteer. We reimburse you monthly for your fuel costs and it doesn’t a!ect your car insurance. For more information or to apply: E-mail: to@transportforsickchildren.org Web: www.transportforsickchildren.org 0161 443 4122 VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED