Academy scoops social media award

Childwall Sports and Science Academy has become the first in Liverpool to collect a new social media award.

The 1000-pupil school scooped the #FabSchool accolade beating off competition from across the UK on Twitter.

Henry Platten, from eTreble9.com (the social media police), who run #FabSchool said: “We were very impressed with the work Childwall is doing in recognising the high achievements of pupils and endeavours of staff. They are doing a lot of great work on social media and we know how vital effective communication and engagement is for schools.”

Childwall will now go forward into the annual awards and Rachel Mutch, media technician, said: “We love using Twitter as it’s a great platform to engage with a wide range of people including our school community, people across the area and even other schools around the globe. Helping young people achieve is so rewarding and it’s great to Tweet about the successes and fun involved. We have the added accolade of being the first Liverpool school into the #FabSchool hall of fame.”