At app Primary, one of our main manifesto pledges is that we put learners at the centre of everything we do. For us that means every child getting their chance to shine.
That's why we're so proud of the work of our colleagues at app Clinical Assessment, who, along with the Communication Trust, sponsor the annual .
These awards recognise the amazing work done by organisationsand individuals to help children and young people with language and communication difficulties.
Host of the award ceremony, David Baddiel, summed up why it is so important to recognise this contribution:“Speech and language problems too often go under the radar, so everyone should not only be congratulated for their work but for bringing this important issue to the attention of others."
He went on say, "I would like to say well done to all those shortlisted who have shown true grit and determination to better themselves and others. They are all a true inspiration - keep up the good work.”
We at app Primary couldn't have put it better ourselves. In the Primary sector, there was one outright winner and two highly commended finalists:
Winner
Aerodrome Primary AcademySchool (featured in picture above). Aerodrome Primary Academy has introduced numerous initiatives to supporttheir pupils from the Children’s Centre and Nursery through to Year 6, focusing onimproving the communication skills of all pupils.
Aerodrome Academy is dedicated toproviding a whole school approach and has developed a strong commitment to workingclosely with parents. The school's “A chance for all” approach impressed the judgesresulting in amazing pupil progress and we are delighted to announce AerodromeAcademy as this year’s winner.
Highly commended
John Ruskin Primary School,which was praised for its creative support for children with speech, language andcommunication needs and its systematic approach to developing the communicationskills of all its pupils.
Lark Hall Primary School. The judgesparticularly liked the fact the school shop was run by the students as it gave themvaluable opportunities to develop communication skills. Congratulations to the three winners and to all of the finalists, for all of the incredible work they do.