Anti-bullying ambassadors are noted in Diana Award Roll of Honour

Kentmere Academy’s Anti-Bullying Ambassadors are noted in the Diana Award Roll of Honour

Kentmere Academy, which has a strict and effective no bullying policy, has been added to the Diana Award Roll of Honour.

This year marks 20 years since Princess Diana died. The Diana Award is the longest running award for young people that is given to individuals and groups through a retrospective nomination process only.

A spokesperson for the school said: "This is special because young people do not work towards our award, rather they demonstrate their suitability through their actions, without expectation of reward.

"This shows that Kentmere Academy’s anti-bullying actions are successful, regardless of the target of an award.

"The school intends to continue its outstanding work with anti-bullying and will be using the resources and training made available through this national recognition.

"The anti-bullying practices of Kentmere Academy will also be passed on to other schools within the Wardle Multi-Academy Trust so that every one of our academies will not only be a bully-free school, but also an exemplary example of anti-bullying practice in education."

The Diana Award was set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, and her belief that young people have the power to change the world. The charity, which runs anti-bullying and mentoring programmes, is unique as it also rewards young people who carry out inspiring work without expectation of reward.

Each year, thousands of young people are nominated by individuals and their communities to highlight these selfless acts. Those awarded will have demonstrated, in the most exceptional way, qualities of kindness, compassion and service.