A Leeds primary school has set up a magical Christmas grotto to give children and families the chance to meet Father Christmas. Valley View Primary School in Rodley, Leeds has created a magical space to make sure children do not miss out on the full Christmas experience.
Due to the cost of living crisis, lots of families are facing hardship and some cannot afford to pay to take their children to see Santa Claus. Valley View decided to create the grotto to make sure children got a chat with Father Christmas and a present, there is a nominal cost to cover the gifts of £5.
To avoid making Christmas too materialistic, Santa is giving each of the children a book, to encourage reading and make sure their visit is worthwhile. The grotto was setup with help from local businesses and residents so that Christmas could be more affordable for parents
