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National accolade awarded to Ashby Church of England Primary School
A national accolade for quality has been awarded to Ashby CE Primary School in Ashby de la Zouch for its work in improving the well-being, resilience and self-esteem of its pupils who are vulnerable to underachievement.
The Quality Mark Award recognises the impressive work being done by the school to improve progress in reading, writing and maths for all pupils, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.
The award has been developed by leading education charity Achievement for All (AfA), a leading organisation that works in partnership with schools to improve outcomes for all children and young people vulnerable to underachievement regardless of background, challenge or need.
Ashby CE Primary School has been working in partnership with Achievement for All since 2016. Liz Powell, Head Teacher at Ashby CE Primary School, said: "Achievement for All works closely with parents, carers, teachers and the individual child to secure the best outcome and attainment for their students through personalised and specific targets. The unique programmes are delivered directly to schools and settings via a highly skilled and trained team of expert coaches and specialist online support tool called The Bubble".
Laura Bromberg, Regional Lead at Achievement for All, said: “We are delighted to present Ashby CE Primary School with this award – a real stamp of quality for their high standards in leadership, teamwork, quality of teaching and pupil progress. The target groups we have been working with have made more than expected progress and are closing the gap with their peers.
“However, it’s not just the target groups who have made significant progress. Our programmes are designed to be a whole school improvement tool and Ashby CE Primary School has shown a continued commitment and success in improving outcomes for all children across the whole school and that of other children within the local area.
“Achievement for All believes that every child can progress, and through our programmes we hope to enable every child to be the best that they can be regardless of background, challenge, or need. Huge congratulations to teachers, parents and children at Ashby CE Primary School for all their hard work. A truly deserved award.”