Head start for pupils is BERRY good news!

SCHOOL TEAMS UP WITH TESCO TO GIVE PUPILS SUMMER BOOST

- HUSNA ANJUM News Reporter

WHILE most primary school children are looking forward to a summer of smartphones and games consoles, for many in Birmingham their first issue will be having enough to eat.

However, one Shard End school has teamed up with Tesco's Stronger Starts to help children get a head start.

Brownmead Primary Academy is in one of the most deprived parts of Birmingham, and stories of families struggling to afford medicine or groceries are not uncommon.

Although Assistant Head Teacher Mr Newman dislikes the word 'deprived' he admits cost of living is hammering local people, leaving their school stretched to provide food parcels, transport and basics for families trying to get by.

Hope is not lost, however, as the school teamed up with Tesco as part of the retailer's Stronger Starts programme.

The scheme supports children and young people in various ways including improving school facilities or funding youth support.

Fresh fruit was delivered to the school and planters were provided so children could learn how to grow fruit and vegetables.