A PRIMARY school near Whitchurch is delighted to have been recogised nationally and to receive an award for the education it provides to its pupils.

Tilstock CE Primary School is part of the Marches Academy Trust and it received a quality mark for English and Maths in recognition of the schools improving provision, practice and performance.

This follows on from its success last summer when it was graded as 'Good' in its most recent OFSTED inspection and headteacher, Rowena Kaminski spoke of her pride at the school's latest success.

She said: "We are incredibly proud to receive this Quality Mark demonstrating our commitment to early years.

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"As a school we have worked hard to create a clear vision and plan to support our early years setting.

"The report found that our staff are well trained and professional with an excellent understanding of how children learn and develop.

"At Tilstock we provide a learning environment which is quiet and calm, with quality resources along with excellent outdoor provision where children can develop their own learning with careful adult guidance if required.

"We also work with parents providing a regular open channel of communication resulting in all parties having a clear understanding of what every child needs to do to make progress from their individual starting points.

"We believe every child is unique and full of potential, so we passionately work to help them progress, achieve, discover their given talents and help them to 'shine bright and reach for the stars.'

"Congratulations to the whole team on this award."

Quality Mark national director, Nicola Morris, wrote a letter to parents to tell them the news.

She said: "I am delighted that your child’s early years provider has recently been awarded a Quality Mark for Early Years Award.

"The Quality Mark for Early Years promotes and supports the development of young children in their communication, language and early mathematical skills.

"This is achieved through providing investigative learning opportunities suitable for the stage of development each child has reached, with support from skilled practitioners.

"Such a positive start in their early years gives every child the bedrock of a good education and sets them up with the skills they need for their future school and adult lives.

"To achieve a Quality Mark a provider must undergo an assessment, carried out by an external accredited assessor.

"These include reviewing young children’s learning needs and planning their next steps, providing safe, stimulating resources and equipment, both indoors and outdoors and having skilled early years practitioners.

"Positive partnerships with families and effective monitoring and evaluation are also required.

"I hope you will share your child’s early years provider’s pride in achieving this award."

You can find out more about Tilstock CofE Primary School via https://www.tilstockprimaryschool.co.uk/