THE careers advice service at Thirsk School has been singled out for praise by a team of examiners.

The school was given top marks for its work by Connexions North and North Yorkshire. A team from Guidance Enterprises visited the school on behalf of Connexions to review its careers service.

Chris Mark, head of careers at the school, said: "We were quite pleased to get this as it is recognition of the hard work done by the careers staff."

The Connexions award has been accredited by the University of Derby, with only three given out in North Yorkshire.