Ormiston Education

HeaDteacher leaves GolD leGacy

Posted: 01st July 2011

A Worksop Head Teacher is leaving a legacy of gold as he retires this year.

Staff and Students at Worksop Priory Primary School are celebrating their achievement of the Gold standard of the Every Child Matters Quality Mark, which is equivalent to an Ofsted judgement of ‘outstanding.’

Robin Woodhead was appointed as the first Head Teacher of Worksop Priory Primary School in 1990 and has now completed 21 years at the helm.

Mr. Woodhead said “I am truly delighted to hand over the school to my successor with this award signifying the quality of work at the school and our total commitment to the development of each individual child. Well done to the "Priory Team" and thank you for your support, enthusiasm, commitment and encouragement. In addition, thank you to the wonderful pupils of Priory School, who make each day a delight."

The school was awarded the Every Child Matters Quality Mark by Birmingham-based Ormiston Education, a company at the heart of education improvement and innovation.

The award is designed to ensure that all young people are given opportunities to thrive during their school years and in the future.

Mr. Woodhead added  “We were delighted to have our commitment to Every Child Matters recognised with the Gold Quality Mark. It is always rewarding to have our work scrutinised by an external body, and in this case be accredited with the top gold award. At Priory School all the staff and governors are committed to ECM. The process of preparation for the assessment was in itself reassuring as we identified evidence to exemplify each of the elements.”

Victoria Griffith, Head of Development at Ormiston Education said “We are so pleased to be able to award the school the Gold standard Every Child Matters Quality Mark. This award demonstrates their commitment to each and every child in their school, and is a great legacy for the current Head Teacher to leave”.