‘Flying the flag for the North’: Teesside school bags finalist spot for ‘excellence and innovation in Early Years’ – Teesside Live

An independent school on Teesside has been named a finalist in a prestigious award for its Early Years offering.

Red House School, in Norton, is the only school in the North to be shortlisted in the esteemed Independent School Association awards in the ‘Excellence and Innovation in Early Years’ category. To be nominated, participating schools had to demonstrate the outstanding quality of their Early Years setting.

The only other schools shortlisted were in London and Somerset.

Head of Red House School, Dr Rebecca Ashcroft said: “I am absolutely delighted that we have been shortlisted and that we have been recognised as the top Early Years provider in the North. It is a resounding and well-deserved recognition of the incredible community we have at Red House and a national acknowledgement of our ethos, values and talented staff.

“A special mention goes to our EYFS Coordinator Mr Barnbrook-McKay and his dedicated team who work tremendously hard for the school and children. It is wonderful to be flying the flag for the North, and I know all of the staff are thrilled that we have been shortlisted as a finalist in this very prestigious and competitive category.”

The Independent Schools Association (ISA)’s awards recognise the quality and provision in independent education across the UK. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Kenilworth on November 17.

Red House School has also recently received the Mental Health Award by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. It is the only independent school in the North East to have won this award.

The school is also working towards the Rainbow Flag Award, which encourages a whole organisation approach to LGBT+ and inclusion. Red House School welcomes families to visit them by booking a tour during a normal school day or attending the next open morning on Saturday, January 21.