Following a successful first year of partnership working that is providing significant benefits to local people, Kingsmeadow is proud to announce that Dunston UTS FC Juniors has officially named the community school’s facilities as home.

Graham Bannister from Dunston UTS FC Juniors said: “We’re delighted to be working in partnership with Kingsmeadow Community School. The facilities have been fantastic for our teams, and the support and communication from staff has been second to none.

“Most importantly, this partnership is helping us provide more opportunities for local children to get involved, develop, and enjoy their football in a positive environment. We’re really proud to be building such a strong relationship and look forward to continuing to grow together.”

Since opening the Kingsmeadow Community Lettings service to local sports clubs the school’s facilities have proven to be in high demand. The school offers high-quality spaces to local clubs and groups at an affordable rate of hire, and its facilities; set in beautifully tendered grounds, are supporting training sessions and match preparation for local groups that enables players to train effectively in a safe and well-maintained environment.

Mr Barrett, Headteacher said: “A key focus of our partnership strategy is to increase the provision of opportunities for local children to participate in sports activities. Through structured coaching sessions and inclusive activities, local people are being given the chance to develop their skills, improve their physical wellbeing, and engage positively with sport in a supportive environment, and I am proud that our school is enabling the local community to do that”.