PUPILS and teachers will hold a celebration to remember ‘adored’ and ‘inspirational’ head teacher who sadly lost her battle with cancer this year.

Bright Futures, a specialist school in Lymm for children with learning difficulties and autism, have arranged the heart-warming event to honour former head, Ruth Clifford.

The mum-of-two had worked at the independent group, based on Booth’s Lane, for over ten years and was described as ‘the best boss I ever had’ by one member of staff at the setting.

Warrington Guardian: A bench has been placed in the grounds of the school to remember Ruth CliffordA bench has been placed in the grounds of the school to remember Ruth Clifford (Image: Supplied)

The event will take place at the school next Thursday, May 18, the same day as Ms Clifford’s birthday, and will also commemorate the Coronation, as the head teacher was ‘a huge fan of the royal family’.

Speaking of the former head teacher who lost her battle in February at the young age of 50, Jean Nicholson, community lead at Bright Futures said: “The kids and staff absolutely adored her. There is nothing she would not have done for them.

“I am 62 and she is the best boss I have ever had.”

“She was the best person; she knew them all and she loved them all. She was really positive right through to the end.”

A bench was also placed by a willow tree within the grounds of the school which will be officially revealed at the event and will allow students in the future to go and sit and remember Ms Clifford.

Warrington Guardian: Bright Futures specialist school, LymmBright Futures specialist school, Lymm (Image: Supplied)

The celebration, which Jean said Ms Clifford would have wanted, will have a big, decorated marquee and an entertainer for the pupils.

A fish and chip van is booked to appear and serve up fresh food, followed by an ice cream van for some sweet treats later in the day.

Members of staff at Bright Futures provided a statement about the treasured former head, saying: ‘’Ruth was a much-loved Executive Headteacher, colleague and friend.

“She was inspirational, selfless and a real role model for students and staff alike. She devoted so much time and care to every single student- making a real difference to so many lives.”

Jean added: “It is not about the cancer, it is about celebrating who she was when she was here.”