A DEDICATED nursery manager has celebrated 25 years helping youngsters in Colchester.

Karen Hull has worked at Colchester High School since 1994, now running the school’s on-site nursery.

Parents and staff joined current and former pupils of the nursery at a special party to mark the special occasion.

David Young, principal of Colchester High School, said: “Mrs Hull, has been instrumental in the development and happiness of so many of our children.

“During her tenure the nursery has gone from strength to strength with all our children achieving their early years development goals and starting school as confident and independent learners. We are all so grateful to her for all her hard work, energy and dedication.”