CHILDREN at Waterloo Road pre-school in Wellington have the chance to get to grips with the latest IT equipment thanks to funding from the town council and local businessman Joe Conway.

The council awarded £250 for the much-needed upgraded equipment and Mr Conway of Conway Cladding provided additional funds.

Manager Bea Osbon said: “It is vital the children are taught from an early age how to use technology safely and at an age-appropriate level.

“This is only a small part of the Early Years curriculum but one that nevertheless needs to be covered by the pre-school in a creative and fun way.”

The charity pre-school is a not-for-profit organisation and all money made is fed directly back into the pre-school for the benefit of the children.

In the picture (from left) are Tracey Rowland, Bea and Joe with children holding a cheque for £750 from Conway Cladding.