RECEPTION class pupils have launched a takeover bid at their school.

Wendy Young, head of the early school at Yarm Preparatory School, returned after the Easter holidays to find that the Form RH writing corner had been transformed into "Mrs Young's Office".

The makeshift office is complete with form lists, report booklets, head teacher's certificates and other authentic accoutrements.

Mrs Young said: "The children have been lining up to use the office and practise their writing skills, keen to become headteachers.

"I am worried that I will be completely redundant before long."