A ROLE model school has been hailed by Government as an example of best practice in the North West.

Butterstile Primary School appeared alongside Prime Minister Theresa May in the 2016/17 Parliamentary Review.

The Ofsted-rated Good school in Prestwich was listed as one of 12 top primary schools in the region.

Head teacher Clare Salmon said the school's mission statement has been integral to its success: the whole school community working in harmony towards the best future for everyone.

She said: "There has been a raft of changes and improvements at the school over the past five years."

Since Miss Salmon became the head teacher in 2010, the school has placed greater emphasis on supporting every child to succeed, irrespective of background, and for the school to become truly inclusive.

To support children with low attainment, behavioural problems, and emotional and psychological difficulties, the two form entry school began to provide Early Help and Intervention,

Further training was given to existing staff to bring this about, and specialist practitioners were recruited to work in liaison with other services.

In the Parliamentary Review, Butterstile Primary School was praised for its "clear strategy, value-adding partnerships, and accountability at every level."

The Review looks back on the year in schools and Westminster, showcasing best practice for the public and private sectors.

Conservative former cabinet minister Sir Eric Pickles, who was recently appointed Chairman of the Review, said: "It has never been more important for Government to hear the views of business and the public sector in a constructive forum. It is also a vital time to share best practice and progress."

The Review featured Butterstile's launch of School Around the Family meetings, with staff working directly in partnership with families.

The scheme has reduced the number of referrals to social care and improved child wellbeing at the 421-pupil school.

It also highlighted that Butterstile had partnered with mental health charity Place2Be who provide in-school support and training.

The Parliamentary Review's director Daniel Yossman said: "Butterstile Primary School and other hardworking organisations from across the country have come together to make this year’s Review possible.

"Sharing knowledge and insight with both peers and government is essential work and I am delighted that this year’s Review will reach every corner of the British economy.

"It is my belief that innovation is contagious, if only it is given the platform to spread. It is the Review’s purpose to provide this platform and I am confident we are fulfilling it."