Natasha Irons, MP visits AVA

Addington Valley Academy were happy to welcome Natasha Irons, Labour MP for Croydon East to their school today, the Student Council met her in reception and presented her with a card and a handmade poppy. Students were keen to show her their beautifully decorated Remembrance window display.

Natasha wore her poppy with pride as she visited lessons and saw students enjoying reading with Mabel the Canine Assisted Learning therapy dog, preparing for their Christmas concert and having fun in an Attention Autism art session.

Natasha also spend time with parents and was genuinely interested in the challenges facing SEND. She actively listened to the schools hopes for collaboration moving forward. She said of her visit ‘Thank you to the staff, pupils and parents at the wonderful Addington Valley Academy for welcoming me this morning. Such an incredible school that is ambitious for its students and goes above and beyond for families.’