Sainsbury's let budding bakers into its breadmaking secrets in a school outing to the Chippenham superstore.

Four to five-year-olds from Queen’s Crescent Primary took a behind-the-scenes tour of the in-store bakery last week and were amazed to discover all the children in the two foundation classes could fit into one of its walk-in fridges.

They learned about the importance of yeast by experimenting with a bottle of water, sugar, yeast and a balloon, and were fascinated to see how the yeast inflated the balloons.

Sainsbury’s regional business support manager Jason Ashcroft showed them how bakers work with dough and make perfectly round rolls.

He said: “It was great to do these sessions with the children. Sainsbury’s colleagues have a wealth of knowledge in many different areas and that’s why the store makes such a great learning resource.”

The store has supported other groups with learning, including 1st Chippenham Brownies, St John’s Ambulance Badgers and Frogwell Primary School.

Any schools or groups who would like to find out more can contact the store on 01249 444781 and ask to speak to Michelle Perry.