THE County High School, Leftwich, celebrated the GCSE success of the ‘Class of 2016’ at its presentation evening.

Principal Julie Brandreth spoke about the ‘family approach’ which she said underpinned strong, constructive, partnership-working, helping to secure the excellent academic and social development of the Academy’s ambitious and determined students.

She welcomed guest of honour, educational consultant Lynne Hardcastle, whose spoke about perceived barriers to learning and progress being overcome with the right support and attitude, enabling all young people to pursue the fulfilling career they aspired to.