A NEW learning and community hub has been officially opened in Liversedge, bringing together two primary schools a children's centre and a playgroup.

Batley and Spen MP Jo Cox performed the honours at the new Windybank Learning and Community Hub.

It brings together High Bank and Hightown primary schools as well as the Liversedge children’s centre and Central Avenue Community Playgroup, in an initiative which aims to give families the best start in life.

As part of the scheme, High Bank School has taken over the children’s centre building which was on its site, and has recently completed work to link the two buildings. It now provides much needed extra classrooms for its early years children and rooms have been created to accommodate community events.

The playgroup, which used to meet there, has moved into the Windybank Community Centre, while Hightown School has also seen improvements with a new nursery, learning hub and library.

Children’s centre services will now be delivered across each site to provide a more flexible delivery for parents and children.

Speaking at the official launch, Mrs Cox (Lab) said: "It’s about making sure children are getting the best start in life and giving support to parents. The hub brings together the schools, playgroup and children’s centre to create a brilliant space for families to come, learn and share."