A project that forges friendships between children and local elderly people and tackles loneliness has won a national award for Yattendon C of E Primary School.
 

The school scooped both the nationwide ‘Make a Difference’ award and the regional one for its initiative aimed at combating loneliness amongst senior citizens in its own village. The awards are the culmination of a child-led social action programme that encourages youngsters to identify an issue they feel passionate about, then make a difference through practical action.