The Amazon team in Peterborough recently donated £1,000 to Werrington Primary School.

The school plans to use the money to develop its conservation area to improve learning opportunities and experiences for all children.

Speaking on the donation, Tomislav Batinic, site leader at Amazon in Peterborough, said: “We’re proud to support the school with this donation and look forward to seeing the conservation area once it’s complete.”

Gwyn Martin, an Amazon employee who nominated the school for support, added: “As my children attend the school, I know first-hand how great Werrington Primary School is at supporting, educating and encouraging pupils to perform to the best of their ability.

I’m pleased Amazon has chosen to support it with this donation.”

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Rachel Simmons, headteacher at Werrington Primary School, said: “We are grateful for the donation from Amazon and would like to say a big 'thank you' to the Peterborough team.

"This donation will help us to continue improving our facilities and the pupils’ learning experience at Werrington Primary School.”

The donation to Werrington Primary School was made as part of Amazon’s programme to support the communities around its operating locations across the UK.

Learn more about the ways Amazon supports its communities at www.aboutamazon.co.uk/impact/community.