Choppington pupils learn building site safety with Ascent Homes

Ascent Homes welcomed schoolchildren from Choppington Primary School this week to learn about the importance of safety on construction sites and water safety ahead of the half term holiday.

Thirteen, year five and six pupils from Choppington Primary School, visited the Ascent Homes construction site at Willow Farm Choppington, to learn about building site safety, sustainable drainage systems, water safety and jobs within construction.

During the visit, the children were given a safety briefing before having the opportunity to observe the construction site and machinery in action. Each pupil was equipped on the day with a hard hat and high-visibility vest to highlight the importance of health and safety in construction areas and experience of wearing personal protective equipment. They also observed a telehandler operate and looked around the site show homes. The tour also offered the pupils a glimpse into life and potential careers in construction.

The Willow Farm development is situated in the village of Choppington, in a highly sought-after community, offering a range of striking 2-, 3- & 4-bedroom homes in a convenient location, easy access to Morpeth, and strong transport links. The development also includes twenty-seven affordable homes -including a selection of two and three-bedroom properties including bungalows and semi-detached houses.

Andrew Brooks, Advance Northumberland’s Group Health, Safety & Environmental Manager said:

"I am looking forward to building the relationship with Choppington Primary School and collaborating with other schools near our Ascent Homes construction sites. The children enjoyed the visit with the tour around the show homes being particularly exciting for them and an outright favorite. I would like to thank the school and their pupils for their collaboration with this safety initiative."

Paul Errington, Director of Ascent Homes said: “At Ascent Homes we not only build high-quality new homes but also contribute to each community where we build. We were delighted to show the children from Choppington Primary School around the development to help them understand how dangerous construction sites can be, especially ahead of the half term holidays”.

Ascent Homes is the housebuilding arm of Advance Northumberland. It is an agile Northumberland-based housing developer dedicated to delivering developments that have a genuinely positive impact on those who live in and around them.

Ascent Homes has built more than 600 properties in the North East, including over 100 affordable homes, making it a significant contributor to the regional economy, creating jobs and strengthening local supply chains. Current developments are in Alnwick, Choppington and Ellington, with plans to develop more in Hadston this year.