Youngsters' film scoops award

The film, called Speak Allowed, which aims to raise awareness on the issue of bullying, came first in the West

Sussex schools secondary education category at The End of the Pier International Film Festival.

Some of the judges' comments included "well thought out and professionally executed", "very moving '“ every time I see this I cry" and "brilliantly drawn, well constructed, relevant content '“ pitched for children".

Lancing neighbourhood youth worker Adam Tucknott said: "Following on from the success of the film throughout the past year, it has now been distributed to all primary and middle schools throughout West Sussex as a learning resource to raise awareness and work on the issue of bullying with young people."