Sixteen teachers, leaders, schools, and colleges have been honoured for excellence in education at the 2024 Pearson National Teaching Awards.
Dubbed “the Oscars of the teaching profession,” eight ‘gold awards’ were announced for the first time on Saturday at a glitzy ceremony in London, with the rest revealed during the week on the BBC’s The One Show and in The Sunday Times.
Categories awarded individuals and institutions from early years, primary, secondary and further education that go above and beyond for their learners, having a lasting impact on their lives, on the profession and in their local communities.
Judges selected the winners from thousands of nominations, revealing shortlisted ‘silver award’ winners in June.
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson said: “I want to congratulate all the winners – your unwavering support and dedication to children and young people, giving them the chance to achieve their ambitions and thrive in the process, is hugely inspirational and deserves celebration.”
Sharon Hague, managing director of school assessment and qualifications at Pearson UK, added: “It is an honour and a privilege to be able to recognise and celebrate all of those who work in education.
“The impact that teachers have on students in undeniable, and so too is the hard work and dedication that educators show each day. Congratulations to all of the winners, and a huge thank you.”
Nominations for the 2025 awards are open until February 28. You can submit an entry here.
