Executive head teacher creates a lasting legacy for pupils in Barnton

This prestigious award was open to nominations from pupils, parents, school staff and teachers as we looked to honour a person who has had a significant and positive impact on education in Mid Cheshire, whether recently through the coronavirus pandemic or over a number of years.

Winner: Alison Lawson – executive head teacher at Barnton Community Primary School and Nursery

THE winner of our lifetime achievement award has given almost two decades of her working life and career to children in Barnton.

Alison Lawson has been committed to Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School for 17 years, becoming headteacher and now executive headteacher.

Her goal has always been to put the children first and provide them with the very best possible education.

Alison successfully designed a curriculum which is progressive, engaging and has been shared not only in Barnton, but with schools across Weaver Trust.

Alison has championed a community hub project, where services such as family learning, combating social isolation, and access to support networks are available for the wider community, in a safe and friendly environment.

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The nomination for Alison said: “Alison is committed to positively impacting the lives of children and families across Barnton and the wider community.

“Having worked at Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School for 17 years, her legacy is not only taking the school to an Outstanding judgement by Ofsted, but also the opening additional specialist resourced bases for pupils with special needs - providing a truly inclusive school for all.

“In addition to this, as part of Weaver Trust, Alison has shared best practice across a number of schools - improving outcomes for children.”

Lifetime Achievement Award winner Alison Lawson has been at Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School for 17 years

It went on: “Receiving an outstanding judgement across all areas of school is a huge accomplishment, which reflects how Alison has led the team at Barnton to provide the very best education.

“Alison has been unwavering in her commitment to serving children and the wider community and deserves to be recognised for this.”

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Sam Rutter, head of school at Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School, said: “We were immensely proud to have achieved Outstanding in our recent Ofsted inspection.

“Alison has repeatedly said that this is the result of the hard work of all of our team.

“However, Alison has been the driving force behind everything we do and the incredible opportunities provided at Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School.

“Her leadership, dedication, and passion for ensuring the very best outcomes for all children go far beyond impacting on just the young people in our school.

“She has inspired and motivated countless members of staff with her compassionate, caring and positive nature.

“We are incredibly pleased that she has been recognised for this award and know she will be too.”