MP heads back to classroom

It was back to the classroom for MP James Wild when he took a seat alongside pupils at West Lynn Primary School.

The visit enabled Mr Wild, who represents North West Norfolk, to spend time with the school’s junior leadership team, who had plenty of questions for him - and he had the chance to meet his namesake in Year 6.

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“James explained that over the next year he was aiming to visit all the primary schools in the area because education was imperative for the future generation,” said headteacher Jo Borley. 

“We are proud of our school and welcome visits. James visited each class where the children quizzed him about his role, what it’s like to be an MP and if has met any famous people.”

The children also ‘interrogated’ him on how he could support the school and how a trip to the Houses of Parliament could be organised.

“There is no substitute to visiting schools to talk to pupils and staff to help improve educational opportunities in West Norfolk. It was great to spend time at West Lynn Primary where the children were very inquisitive in the junior leadership Q&A session about my role as MP and reflecting on their role in school,” said the MP.

“I was also impressed by the broad learning approach, making sure each child has a well-rounded education to help fulfil their potential,” he added.

The Junior Leadership Team helps improve the school from the perspective of a child. Members give feedback to teachers and make recommendations which the school implements if possible.

West Lynn Primary school, a member of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, has 161 children split across seven classes. It was rated ‘good’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection which highlighted, among other things, the happy, attentive and positive children who want to learn and feel safe.

“We also saw good-humoured and respectful conversations between pupils and staff. These positive relationships help to create the school’s calm and purposeful environment,” said the report, published in 2019.