St Benedict's Junior School in Glastonbury has been recognised for its provision of apprenticeships.

The school was winner of the Small Employer of the Year category at the recent Grow Somerset Apprenticeship Awards.

The awards are held to celebrate all that is great about apprenticeships and employers who continually strive for excellence, and is hosted by The Grow Somerset Talent Group.

The Grow Somerset Talent Group was formed ten years ago when the initial aim was to gain 100 apprenticeship placements in just 100 days.

With growing success year on year, the group gained regional recognition and decided that they would celebrate this success during National Apprenticeship Week.

These awards, which were held in Taunton, not only showcased the success of individual apprentices across Somerset, but also the great work of employers and the opportunities they provide.

The whole event was organised by the chair of Grow Somerset Talent, Kelly Cave, who is also work-based sector lead for childcare apprenticeships at Strode College, in Street, which works closely with St Benedict's Junior School.

National Apprenticeship Week, co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service, is designed to celebrate the positive impact apprenticeships and traineeships have on individuals, businesses and the economy.

The theme for this year's National Apprenticeship Week has been Look Beyond, and celebrates the diversity in apprenticeships today.