Mum raises money for fire-hit school

Well-wishers are donating to a school for children with special needs, after it was damaged in an arson attack.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Apr 2017, 08:04 BST
Updated 9th May 2017, 18:33 BST
Fire fighters attended the fire at Astley Park SchoolFire fighters attended the fire at Astley Park School
Fire fighters attended the fire at Astley Park School

Naomi Moa-zzeny, whose seven-year-old son Daniel goes to Astley Park School in Chorley, was devastated when a fire destroyed an outdoor classroom in the grounds.

Fire crews were unable to save the building at Harrington Road from being gutted on Sunday.

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Naomi, who started the fundraising drive, said: “I was utterly devastated to hear that the school’s outdoor classroom had been burnt down as a result of an arson attack.

“I find this so upsetting and not just because it’s a special educational needs school but because the precious children that attend this school absolutely love to be outside learning.”

Astley Park School could be facing up to £23,000 to repair damages as a result of the fire.

Naomi hopes the £10,000 fundraising target will help towards rebuilding the outdoor classroom that the school lost.

• To donate see justgiving.com/fundraising/Naomi-Moazzeny

The school in Harrington Road caters for pupils with a range of special educational needs.