AN eco-friendly school is hoping an ultra green garden will enhance the pupils' lessons and playtime.

Two tonnes of recycled scrap tyres will be heading to Kingsmead Primary School in October to create landscaping and play areas for the children.

The rubber chippings have been donated by businessman Bob Jones after they were used by Cheshire County Council in its prize-winning garden at the RHS show at Tatton Park, which was inspired by the school's green approach.

The school, which is already in the running for a Prime Minister's Better Public Building Award, is committed to sustainability with solar power used to provide heat and rainwater recycling facilities used to flush the toilets.

Headteacher Catriona Stewart said: "We hope the sensory garden will appeal to the pupils as it heightens the senses of sight, sound, touch and smell.

"Colourful rubber chippings, made from recycled tyres, will be used to landscape the gardens.

"It's a great idea because rubber is a natural and everlasting material which is kind to both children and plants."