This category is open to all teachers and lecturers working in further education establishments, either state or independent, in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

To maximise your nominee’s chances of success. we recommend you address the points below when writing your entry.

• Learner engagement: The extent to which your nominee shows commitment to each and every student; challenging students to aim high and supporting them in pursuit of their aspirations.
• Learner–focused flexibility in delivery: Ways in which they set goals which are challenging for each learner, breaking them down into appropriate, manageable steps where needed and the impact of this on learner outcomes. Tell us about steps in place for monitoring the experience and progress of each learner and any adjustments used to ensure the needs of individual pupils and the class as a whole are met.
• Learning and development optimisation: Ways in which they engage others in supporting students’ learning and development, including colleagues, other professionals and outside agencies/organisations. ? Tell us about the outcomes.
• Contribution wider than the classroom: The extent to which they contribute beyond the classroom to the life of the college and the impact this has. Ways in which they also demonstrate a commitment to their own professional learning and personal development.