Children at a Bolton primary school are developing into young global citizens.

SS Osmund and Andrew's RC School in Breightmet are already establishing links across the world in readiness for their future.

Now the school's work has won it The International School Award which celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education.

The award presented by the British Council recognises work schools do so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need for life and work in today’s world.

Primary school children at SS Osmund and Andrew's RC have established a connection with a school in Tanzania.

Pupils write to each other while teachers swap good practice and children share their ideas on how to make the world a bettter and greener place to live.

Headteacher James Graves said: "Our children and staff work extremely hard to be inclusive and look further than our classroom walls to help make a difference in our world.

"I am incredibly proud of all their achievements.

"We would like to thank the children and staff at the Mzalendo School in Tanzania who have helped to make this award possible."

John Rolfe MBE, Schools Outreach Manager at the British Council, said: "SS Osmund and Andrew’s international work has earned the school well-deserved recognition with the British Council International School Award - Foundation Certificate.

"We are delighted and proud that SS Osmund and Andrew’s is committed to developing a whole school approach to embedding and celebrating international work.

"The dedication from everyone is enriching education and supporting globally aware young people and the development of key skills."

The British Council International School Award started in 1999 to recognise the schools leading the way in instilling and developing a global dimension into the learning experience of all children and young people, managed by the British Council.

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.

They create international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and build trust between them worldwide.