NO problem has been too great for 11-year-old Jasmin Warburton, who has proved an inspiration to classmates.

Despite numerous health setbacks and time off school this year, Lowercroft Primary pupil Jasmin still emerged with a glowing set of exam results.

And after time off for surgery to widen an ear canal she was in school to receive a "Prize for Human Deeds" certificate and £20 gift voucher from Bury's chief education officer Harold Williams, for her determination and positive attitude.

Jasmin, of Bury and Bolton Road, Three Arrows, was born with a cleft palate and had open heart surgery as a baby. More recently she has had to contend with long absences from school for the removal of an infected mastoid bone and several ear operations.

Dad Russell Warburton said that he and wife Lynne were delighted with the award. "We're both very proud of Jasmin and are even more pleased that it has been recognised how hard she's had to work to overcome her problems," said Mr Warburton.

"She never complains and always does her best. It's not an academic award, it's more to do with the nice person she is."

The prize, from the Bury-based SPD Trust, is awarded to a number of children across the borough each year for either personal achievement against the odds or caring for others.

The trust was established in 1996 to celebrate learning, independence of thought and humanitarian deeds.

Headteacher at Lowercroft Primary Mrs Jean Boardman said: "The awards are for real child achievers and Jasmin has been a shining example to other pupils with her determination and drive."