Kettering school delivers lockdown essentials to help families

More than 70 families were given some lockdown essentials thanks to a Kettering school's drop-off initiative.

Compass Primary Academy used a minibus to distribute stationery, food and uniform to its families on Friday (January 22) after the initiative proved hugely popular on social media.

The school made up packs including paper, pens, food, sanitary items and welfare leaflets which were given to parents at convenient points so families could go and pick up items that they needed.

The huge consignment of goods was organised by Mrs Scott and Mrs Mair at the school before teachers Mrs Andrews, Miss Layram and Mr Byrne delivered them at nine stops around the town.

During the drop-off the school updated its social media feeds to let parents know when to expect the minibus to arrive.

Wellbeing officer Fran Dunn said: "After we posted about it online the response exploded and it was widely publicised in the town.

"It came about because the school staff were discussing getting resources to families and this was a great way of distributing items to local areas while adhering to social distancing measures.

"We looked at where our families lived as we wanted to place the pick-up locations at convenient places within walking distance of their homes. Parents have been in touch to ask for specific items as well so those were on the bus as well."