On Friday 28th November, myself and two of the Academy Representatives joined with the support staff of the Academy to celebrate and recognise their work as part of the national “Stars in Your School Day”, promoted by Unison.

A few words of thanks were said, certificates handed out and all stayed for tea and scones  –  what other way to celebrate?

School support staff are vital to the effective running of a school, but this is not often recognised as they are usually working behind the scenes. Support staff help children learn, keep children safe and healthy and make sure our Academy run smoothly. Support staff are the unsung heroes of our students’ education and we acknowledged the importance and value of the support staff role here in St Edmund’s.

Margaret Gallagher
Chair of the Academy Committee