A BARRY primary school has been presented with an understanding disability group award after a parent from its special needs class nominated them.

Jenner Park Primary’s special educational needs Monkey Puzzle class welcomed Barry town council mayor, councillor Charlotte Williams to present the award following the nomination by mum Nancy Young who has a child in the class.

Mrs Young nominated the staff in recognition of its hard work and dedication.

The Understanding Disability Award - celebrating learning disability inclusion – is made by the Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation.

The charity offers information to parents and carers of a child or adult with a learning disability.

A school spokeswoman said: “Everyone was very excited and would like to thank Mrs Young who nominated the class for this award.

A Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation spokeswoman said: “Every year we hold an awards ceremony and nomination forms are sent March/April time. The award is for individuals, groups, professionals, schools that do that something extra to include people with a disability.”

The award ceremony took place at the Future Inn, Cardiff on Tuesday, November 8.