LYDFORD Primary School is now officially a healthy school after reaching a national standard.

Lydford has joined a select group of Devon schools which have been recognised for the way they promote good health for their pupils.

The Healthy Schools Award looks at all aspects of health and covers a range of specific themes which are included in the Personal, Social and Health Education Curriculum.

These include health and well being, safety, healthy eating, sex and relationships education, citizenship and drugs education as well as physical activity.

Staff and pupils had to go through a rigorous series of procedures before they won their accreditation.

The award is supported by Devon County Council, the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary and the Mid Devon Primary Care Trust.

Schoolchildren from Lydford are pictured here receiving their certificate from County Councillor Gretta Madigan.