Education's time to shine

“I think it’s an important message for our children to say embrace every moment, celebrate your successes, and take pride. This award is for every single student, and for all the staff.”

“It was a once in a lifetime moment. Being on The One Show was a truly unique experience. The excitement around school was incredible. The whole community were so proud to see us on national television. I can’t thank everyone at the Teaching Awards and Pearson enough for making this dream a reality.”

“It was an honour to be recognised by fellow colleagues and to be appreciated by parents and pupils. As a result of the Award, my school has gained positive publicity and I have come in contact with some really fabulous fellow award winners who have now become good friends- we share experiences and good practice.”

"It was great to have recognition, not only for me , but for the school as well. The school has received some really good press and it is good to spread the word about what is going on within education. Thanks very much to Pearson and the Teaching Awards for such a fantastic experience.”

“One special moment which I must share with you, was when we showed the whole school the Classroom Heroes TV footage in assembly last week, as many of the children had clearly not yet seen it. They absolutely loved it as they saw themselves, their friends and their teachers on TV and clapped and cheered along as though they were present at the ceremony themselves! A truly magical moment."

“The entire Pearson’s Teaching Awards process has certainly been the high point of my career, and it was an honour and privilege to be a part of it. Getting to the end with the gold will help shine a positive light on the great work of my students, my college, and the FE sector in general.”