Shed makes way for learning centre

A LEARNING centre which will enable students to study for a new environmental qualification that will get them a diploma equivalent to seven GCSEs, is nearing completion.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Nov 2010, 13:48 BST
Updated 25th Nov 2010, 13:49 BST

The building, which is being constructed at Whirlow Hall Farm in Sheffield, will enable students to study for a diploma in environmental and land-based studies.

Work started in September when contractor JF Finnegan knocked down a former tractor shed at the farm to make way for the new teaching facilities and work space.

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The framework/exterior and roof are now complete and the whole project, designed by Race Cottam Architects, is scheduled to finish by then end of this year.

The farm will work with Sheffield Council's Lifelong Learning Skills and Communities Service to deliver the qualification in which the students will study subjects like animal and plant nutrition, environmental influences and sustainable development.

The project has been part funded by the Central Government Diploma

Fund and the Inge Sugden Charitable Trust. JF Finnegan contributed time, money and materials.

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Turner & Townsend provided free project management and cost consultancy services to reduce the cost of the project.

Whirlow Hall Farm Trust is an educational charity that provides learning and developmental experiences for more than 11,000 children each year.

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