Following a successful bid to the government’s ‘Department for Schools, Children and Families’ which oversees the ‘Playing for Success’ initiative in partnership with Northamptonshire County Council and Rushden & Diamonds Football Club, the Diamonds Study Centre has undergone major refurbishment over the past fortnight. Rob Jones the Study Centre Manager secured a ‘Quality, Development and Sustainability Fund’ Grant for £20,000 and this QDSF money has been directed into updating the technological capabilities within the main classroom.

The grant is only made available for acceptable capital projects and the money has been used to update ageing desks, a failing server and older computers. The new look centre is equipped with the most up to date server and flip screen monitors, which pop up from the brand new computer compatible desks.

Study Centre Manager Rob Jones said, “The update has certainly increased the “wow” factor within the centre and will undoubtedly have a major impact on both the teaching and learning environment. An added bonus has been that the slim line desks afford far more available space within the centre. This has allowed us to introduce additional seating and laptop computers into the teaching area which means that a whole class of students can now make use of the centre.”

Rushden & Diamonds Chief Executive Helen Thompson said “With the ever increasing popularity and usage of the facility, we are delighted that the Study Centre is now able to accommodate a whole class of students.This gives Northamptonshire County Council and ourselves far greater opportunities to offer special learning experiences here in the Diamonds Sports Centre.”

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