YOUNGSTERS from Clent Parochial Primary School got the chance to visit 10 Downing Street and deliver a tax justice petition.

The primary school recently launched an enterprise project where children designed and made chocolates biscuits and grew plants and sold them to the local community.

Its aim was to teach the children valuable business skills and gain an understanding of costs, profit margins and tax.

Throughout the project, the children learnt about the Christian Aid tax justice project which builds awareness of companies who do not pay the correct taxes.

Headteacher Christian Hamilton, who joined the pupils on the visit, said: “It was an honour for the children to hand in their petition at Number 10.

“Since the launch of the school’s enterprise project the children have built up their understanding and gained an interest in business and the importance of tax justice.

“It was a memorable experience for the children and I was really impressed with their interest and enthusiasm on the day.

“It’s important for young people to understand and build business skills, even at a young age to help with personal growth throughout their later life.”

The children also looked at the consequences of companies who do not pay the correct taxes on vulnerable groups in society, as part of their project.