A class of Plymouth schoolchildren got a rare look behind the plasterboard as they explored what really goes into building a modern home.
Year six pupils from Marine Academy Primary visited Sherford to tour an “unwrapped house”, where walls and ceilings are left open to show the pipework, flooring layers and insulation used in construction.
The pupils began on the ground floor, where they examined pipework and the layers beneath the flooring, before moving upstairs to learn how insulation helps keep homes warm and energy efficient.
At the top of the house, they saw fully finished rooms, including a bedroom and bathroom, to understand how each stage of the building process comes together.
The group also explored the wider Sherford development, including green spaces, forest areas and community features within the new neighbourhood.
Marine Academy Primary, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, said the visit reflected its commitment to giving pupils real-world learning experiences.
Georgina Reid, headteacher at Marine Academy Primary, said: “The children had a fantastic time and loved seeing how all the different parts of a home come together.
“Some of the best learning happens outside the classroom, and this was a great example of that.”
Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust, said: “This is a wonderful example of how schools can work with their local community to bring learning to life.
“Experiences like this help pupils see how what they learn in the classroom connects to the world around them.”
