Caroline praises outstanding school

28 February 2005

Don Valley MP Caroline Flint called in to pass on her congratulations to Rossington Grange Lane Infant School this week, which was identified as one of the country's 400 outstanding schools in Ofsted's annual report.

Said Ms Flint: "The success of Grange Lane School is well-deserved and Jean Taylor and her staff should take credit for the excellent work they do with their pupils.

"I met children who were friendly, well-turned out and well behaved. The work of an Infant School is the foundation on which the children's future learning depends and this school has much to be proud of.

"I will continue to do everything in my power as MP to help Grange Lane Infant School to have all the resources it needs to carry on doing a great job." The school has benefited from 10 additional classroom assistants in the last five years and has a 52 place nursery.

Ms Flint was given a guided tour by head teacher, Jean Taylor, which included the computer suite and new toilet blocks. The school now has 21 computers for pupils, with two interactive whiteboards ordered.

Said Ms Flint: "From the day I was elected, I have worked to see children taught in smaller groups, by teachers who are well supported by assistants, in modern well equipped schools. At schools like Grange Lane, we are seeing the results of that investment and approach."

Picture - Pupils show Caroline their favourite fruit and veg. Left to Right: Jean Taylor, Headteacher, with Ayesha, Lewis, Annie, Caroline Flint and Vienna.