DIDCOT: Schoolchildren from the town who have clocked up excellent attendance records over the last six years are to be recognised at a celebration tea party.

The youngsters will receive prizes donated by local businesses and join teachers and county council staff who work with schools to improve attendance.

Oxfordshire County Council leader Ian Hudspeth, pictured, will be there to hand out the awards on Monday at Didcot Hub in Park Road at 3pm.

Mr Hudspeth said: “It’s right that we celebrate instances where children have exceptional attendance records.”