THE winner of our Lifetime Achievement Award works tirelessly to ensure every single child in St Saviour’s CE Primary School has the opportunity “to be the best they can be”.

Many in the community will know Steven Kidd from the family run Giant Seat Garden Centre in Stoneclough but he is also one of the main driving forces behind the success of the village school, St Saviour’s CE Primary School.

He has been chair of governors for 20 years in which he has overseen three headteachers.

Headteacher Ian Southern said: “During this time he has worked tirelessly to move and lead the school forward. He has been a visible character around school working with all staff and children.

“He was hugely influential in taking the school from ‘intensive support’ to its present position as an outstanding primary school.”

Mr Kidd takes part in a number of activities from enhancing the school grounds to ensuring children with special educational needs get the support they need to success ­— with the head describing him as determined in his “pursuit of support for them”.

The school kept the news he had won until just ten days before the ceremony when he was invited into the school for a meeting, where he was surprised by the school staff.

Mr Kidd modestly said he was asked to come on board two decades ago because they wanted fresh people on the governing body and modern ideas to move the school forward.

“We don’t do it for a reward and we do not do it to be recognised, I was quite taken aback with this award,” said Mr Kidd, “ It is about doing something for the children.”

Mr Kidd added: “Our mission statement is excellence for everyone whilst caring for all.

“That means doing the best for everyone, that’s what is about.

“ Its not about recognition for me, I am a behind the scenes man.”

Being minutes away from the school also helps maintain a productive relationship with the headteacher.

Mr Kidd said: “We are both fortunate in that we have excellent teams supporting us both.” He described the team as “dedicated, professional and caring.”