Transforming the life chances of local children.
This Award is for a primary school that can demonstrate its power and effectiveness not only in transforming the life chances of local children but also in enriching the local community. It is likely to be a school that has challenges but has tackled them creatively and constructively. It is seen as a model of good primary practice and its improvement trajectory is strong. Staff enjoy teaching at the school. Locally, the school is seen as an asset to the community and is well respected by parents and key partners.
We’d love to read about what makes your school stand out and is making a real difference to the lives of children and their families in your community. Please tell us in around 1000 words.
Who can enter?
This category is open to all infant, primary or first schools teaching children aged 4-11.
Points to cover
The following prompts might help to focus your thinking as you prepare your entry:
- A school for all: The extent to which your school is inclusive, where pupils enjoying learning, achieving well against the odds, and show confidence and optimism about themselves as successful learners.
- Brighter futures: Ways in which the school has overcome local challenges to create a calm and positive learning environment- pupils, parents and community feel pride and ownership and can point to examples of successful change and can articulate plans for the future.
- Beyond the classroom: Examples of positive working between school and community that not only support pupils’ learning but also encourage successful community engagement and cohesion.
- Inspiring and engaging others: Ways in which the school welcomes and engages parents in their children’s learning and collaborates other key partners to enrich the life and learning of the school.
2022 Pearson National Teaching Awards Entry Form
Note: Please read the 'Points to cover' prior to making your entry.
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