DURHAM'S Labour MP Gerry Steinberg is to visit a school that has won national praise.

Mr Steinberg will call at Bowburn Infant and Nursery School today to congratulate staff and pupils on their success in achieving an outstanding Ofsted report.

The school was praised in the annual report published by Chief Inspector of Schools, Mike Tomlinson, following a visit last year.

Bowburn showed what could be achieved, said Mr Tomlinson.

"It is important that their success is recognised and that they are encouraged to disseminate their good practice to others," he said.