PARENTS can watch the construction of the new Churchfields Junior School live on the council's website.

A 24-hour webcam has been installed at the school, in South Woodford, which will record every second of the building work until its planned completion date in September 2010.

The £10million project was originally rubber-stamped in 2004 but was delayed for five years due to rising building costs and other delays - much to the frustation of parents and staff.

New headteacher Wendy Thomas, 50, said she was looking forward to moving into the new state-of-the-art facility when it is finished in September next year, but will mourn the loss of the current 130 year-old school building which will finally be pulled down in 2011.

She said: "The current school is a symbol for the area, and is loved by many people here, both staff and parents - and is one of the oldest buildings in South Woodford.

"It is an iconic building, but we need more space. It is a bit tired now and needs to be replaced.

"The new school will be a wonderful place to teach in and for the children to learn in.

"I can't wait for us to get settled in there."

For more information visit Redbridge Council's website at: redbridge.gov.uk