Burnley primary school dedicates new building to former teacher Lindsay Birbeck

Ightenhill Primary School in Burnley, where Lindsay worked as a teaching assistant, dedicated the new space on Alder Street, to the mum-of-two, on what would have been her 49th birthday.

Acting headteacher at Ightenhill, Kathryn Dunderdale said: "On Monday December 14, we dedicated the new building on Alder Street to the memory of our friend Mrs Birbeck.

"'Lindsay's Lodge' is a tribute to Mrs Birbeck who spent her time in school helping children to achieve their full potential and to overcome any obstacles that they may face.

"It would've been Lindsay's birthday on Monday so it seemed like a fitting tribute to dedicate the building to her on this day.

"'Lindsay's Lodge' will be used to work with small groups of children and we hope that Mrs Birbeck's legacy will live on."

Ms Dunderdale said Lindsay was particularly good at drawing and to make sure her legacy continues, they have decorated the new teaching space with some of her artwork.

She added: "Lindsay was very artistic and was a valued member of staff, and we still use some of her artwork in class as part of our teaching.

"We've also used her artwork to decorate Lindsay's Lodge."

Lindsay Birbeck went missing on August 12 2019, while out walking in the Coppice, close to her home in Accrington.

He body was found buried in Accrington Cemetery 12 days later.

In August, 17-year-old Rocky Price was found guilty of murdering the teaching assistant and was sentenced to live in prison with a minimum of 16 years.

At the time former headteacher at Ightenhill Primary School, Kate Marney, said: "We are deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic news.

"Lindsay was a highly valued and respected member of staff who was popular with both pupils and colleagues.

"We will miss her enormously at school. All our thoughts are with her family at this very sad time."