13 heart-warming pictures of pupils at Red Marsh School in their new 'Learning Lodge' for independent living

Thornton’s Red Marsh School has found a creative way to tackle the challenge of rising student numbers and limited classroom space.

The school has launched its brand-new Red Marsh Learning Lodge, a dedicated facility designed to give Sixth Form students a head start on independent living.

With school capacity at an all-time high, leadership at Red Marsh had to think outside the box to ensure their oldest students continued to receive the specialised environment they need.

The result is the Red Marsh Learning Lodge, a fully resourced, accessible domestic-style building located on the school grounds and is far from a traditional classroom. We dropped by to see them, to find out what it was all about...

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Pupils at Red Marsh School are making full use of their new 'Learning Lodge'. A specially adapted static caravan that has been transformed into a high-spec, immersive learning hub on the school grounds. Pictured is Jessica getting to grips with vacuuming. | National World

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Pupils at Red Marsh School are making full use of their new 'Learning Lodge'. A specially adapted static caravan that has been transformed into a high-spec, immersive learning hub on the school grounds. Polly learning how to make the bed. | National World