Praise for West Kirby school head

PRAISE for the headteacher of West Kirby Residential School has come from Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families during his visit to Wirral.

Gareth Williams has been recognised by Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a National Leader in Education and was recently invited to Downing Street in recognition of his excellent work.

Wirral West MP Stephen Hesford introduced Mr Williams to Mr Balls at a dinner last Friday where he praised his work at the school.

Mr Hesford added: “Gareth has been recognised among 90 National Leaders in Education and we can be very proud not only of his work at West Kirby Residential School but also his continued commitment to the quality of teaching and learning in all the schools he works with.”