A VILLAGE pre school has become the first in Tendring to achieve national recognition for its paediatric first aid.

Wix and Wrabness Preschool has been awarded Millie’s Mark by National Day Nurseries Association in collaboration with Department for Education and Millie’s Trust.

Millie’s Mark is named after Millie Thompson, who died as a result of choking in a Greater Manchester nursery in 2012.

Her parents Dan and Joanne Thompson have campaigned for all staff to have paediatric first aid training and having Millie’s Mark demonstrates that nurseries have met this.

Carlene Stephen, pre-school manager, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded Millie’s Mark.

“This is a special achievement and shows how serious we are about ensuring children are safe when they are in our care.

“I would like to thank everyone who has supported us during this process and we are all very much looking forward to celebrating our success. “We are particularly proud as we are the first Early Years setting in the Tendring area to achieve this award.”

Staff, children and parents will be celebrating the achievement and unveiling the official certificate at a special summer picnic on Wednesday, July 17.