A Kirkby head visited 10 Downing Street as part of a reception in London celebrating the teaching profession.
Kim Harvey (pictured) was among more than 100 teachers and heads from around the country at the event, hosted by the Prime Minister.

Kim is the head of Greenwood Primary and Nursery School, part of The Flying High Trust, a primary multi-academy trust.

Trust chief executive Chris Wheatley said Kim was nominated for the visit because of her outstanding abilities.
“She is a shining example of the best that the profession has to offer,” he said.

“She is kind and loved by the pupils, respected by her staff and leads a school that is a beacon of learning in its community.”

Kim said: “I was a bit nervous about the prospect of the visit, but I have proved to myself I am brave enough to go it alone. Now I can always say I have been inside Number 10.

“Every head is brilliant and deserves this recognition. My ethos on education centres on unlocking the potential of young people and motivating them to succeed.

I was a disadvantaged Notts youngster who broke the cycle of deprivation because of education and challenging work to get where I am today. I know what it means to do that.

“Every day brings new challenges but with the fabulous Flying High Trust team and my super team Greenwood, who go above and beyond for our children, those challenges are tackled head on with a smile!”