West Midlands Winners

Meet our SEND and Inclusive Practice 2024 Gold Winner Becky McClean, Special Steps Ltd, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

Becky created this highly successful nursery to enrich and empower the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Providing a safe, friendly, accepting and supportive environment, she encourages children to reach their full potential, and places are much sought after.

Meet our Lifetime Achievement Gold Winner David Kershaw, Central Academies Trust, Birmingham, West Midlands

With an incredible 60 years’ experience in education, David recently stepped down as CEO of Central Academies Trust in Birmingham to become CEO of Inspiring Lives Education Trust, a new multi-academy trust based in the Midlands.

THE PEARSON NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS UK CEREMONY 2024

In 2024 TV presenter Gaby Roslin once again hosted the prestigious awards ceremony at The Brewery, London. Joined by The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, BBC The One Show’s Jo Vaughan-Jones and Sir David Carter, the evening was all about shining a spotlight on the amazing teachers, teaching assistants, and education staff making a difference across the UK.

Watch the moment lunchtime supervisor Manjit Nahal of Bridgetown Primary School in Stratford was surprised live on BBC’s The One Show by Alex Jones and Stacey Solomon after winning the Unsung Hero award.

Could it be your school in 2025?

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Special Steps Stourport Founder Wins Top Teaching Award

A “dedicated” and “inspirational” SEND teacher from Stourport has won a prestigious award for her exceptional contribution to the community. Selected from thousands of nominee

Manjit Nahal wins Gold Award

Watch Manhit receive her Gold Award live on BBC One's The One Show

UNSUNG HERO AWARD FOR SCHOOL LUNCH SUPERVISOR

A “one of a kind” school lunchtime supervisor has been surprised with an unsung hero award on BBC programme The One Show.

LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR FROM STRATFORD WINS NATIONAL TEACHING AWARD

A LUNCHTIME supervisor from Bridgetown School in Stratford, whose generosity “shows no bounds”, has won a national teaching award.

We know the West Midlands is full of incredible educators who make a real difference to the lives of their pupils, and we would love to hear more about them. The Pearson National Teaching Awards 2025 are now open for entry, with 16 team and individual categories covering early years, schools and colleges. It’s free to enter and everyone who is nominated receives a certificate of recognition.

Education communities across the UK are recognised through our annual televised celebrations and prestigious awards ceremony. Enter now and you will be eligible for exclusive early bird offers, including feedback on your entry AND the chance to win 2 tickets to one of the 2025 celebratory events to meet and network with fellow educators.

Being nominated has a huge impact, not just on the winner, but on the wider community.
Award recognition can elevate your school’s reputation and increase opportunities to share good practice.
16 individual and team categories covering early years, schools, and FE

We are here to help so if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us or book a call and who knows – we might just be surprising your school or college this time next year!

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