STUDENTS have been raising funds for a special school's £30,000 playground scheme.

Btec students from Redcar and Cleveland College donned fancy dress to put on a fun event for the people of Redcar, and raised £145 for the Beverly School.

Two of the 13 students on the Btec diploma course in nursery and early years nursing became involved with the school while on placement at a playscheme and decided to help raise cash for the new playground.

College lecturer Angela Mclean said: "I am so proud of my students. They are doing something to help important causes.

"It was their own idea and they organised it with little or no help from me or my team.

"I am sure the Beverly School will be delighted with their efforts.