WEST Devon and Torridge MP Geoffrey Cox is to visit Tavistock Community Primary and Nursery School tomorrow (Friday), in a bid to secure vital funding to replace the ageing Devon Lady Huts used to teach their nursery and foundation children. The MP has invited Cllr James McInnes, Devon County Council cabinet member for children, schools and skills, to join him on the visit in a bid to focus the council's attention on the desperate need of the nursery school. The temporary Devon Lady Huts that are being used were installed in 1976, and are now showing serious signs of age. Additionally, with the internal layout providing challenges for the age of the children who use it, the school is keen for the building to be replaced as soon as possible. Mr Cox said: 'Tavistock has been the location for a number of large new housing developments over recent years. 'As a result Tavistock Primary is a growing school with 50 new children admitted to the foundation unit last year alone. 'It is therefore essential that action is taken now to secure funding for the required works to allow this thriving primary school to continue the good work it does. 'With this in mind I have supported the school's application for funding to Devon County Council, and have also explored additional funding streams such as the second phase of the Government's priority school building programme. 'It is my hope that the forthcoming visit will help to impress further upon Devon County Council just how essential this funding is.' Lynnette Selbie, headteacher at the school, said the Devon Lady Huts were put in as temporary measure more than 30 years ago. 'We are so grateful for Geoffrey Cox's support which is so valuable to our school and we are grateful for his interest. 'What is planned is the total rebuild of the foundation stage unit and to provide better facilities for them. 'We are looking at a number of possible options as we want the best viable option, best financially, fit for purpose and sustainable. 'This is exciting. We have a blank canvas to work from and we can really look at every possible option with local architects and be innovative and inventive and push the boundaries.' Sue Gawman, school business manager, said: 'We are delighted Geoffrey is willing to support us with this project as we try to develop a new foundation stage unit suitable for future educational needs.'