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A Caerphilly nursery has received national recognition for meeting the “highest standards” of first aid training.

Abigail’s Day Nursery, on King Edward Avenue, has been awarded ‘Millie’s Mark’.

The award was given to the nursery by the National Day Nurseries Association, along with the Department for Education and Millie’s Trust.

Millie’s Mark is named after Millie Thompson, who tragically died after choking in a nursery in 2012.

Her parents Dan and Joanne Thompson have campaigned for all staff to have paediatric first aid training – and having Millie’s Mark shows that nurseries have met this.

Natalie Williams, manager at Abigail’s, said the nursery was “absolutely thrilled” with the recognition.

She said: “This is a special achievement and shows how serious we are about ensuring children are safe when they are in our care.

“I would like to thank everyone who has supported us during this process and we are all very much looking forward to celebrating our success.”

Purnima Tanuku, chief executive of the National Day Nurseries Association, said: “Achieving Millie’s Mark is a great achievement for the nursery, it shows that all staff are fully trained in paediatric first aid and that they have reflected on their current practice to improve competence and confidence.

“Becoming a Millie’s Mark nursery is a clear indicator for parents that this nursery has met the highest standards and gives them the reassurance that their children are safe.”