Outstanding Pastoral and Wellbeing Support
The recipient of this award will be able to evidence that they have developed sound and effective approaches to pastoral care, or pastoral systems which systems which have had a specific, positive impact in their school/college. The award winner will demonstrate that they have been able to deliver or lead pastoral care and wellbeing support with energy, dedication and empathy.
Supporting Progression to HE
This award will celebrate a teacher or adviser who has gone the extra mile to demonstrate the benefits of HE across the whole school/ college community. This may be a nominee in a formal leadership post but can be anyone who has worked in a way that supports progression to HE. The nominee will have demonstrated a strategic approach to embedding Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) into school/ college life, thereby raising the aspirations of learners in ensuring that HE is accessible and achievable. The nominee should be able to demonstrate engagement with HEIs in delivering CIAG, as well as outlining the alternative pathways to HE, in addition to demonstrating an outstanding approach to the UCAS application process. Engaging with parents and carers will have also have played an important role in their approach in supporting progression to HE.
Digital Innovator of the Year
This accolade will be awarded to a teacher or adviser who has demonstrated excellence and innovation in engaging with technology and digital tools to enhance several aspects of school or college life. They may have engaged learners remotely or digitally within the classroom in innovative ways, engaging with parents and carers though digital platforms and using technology to improve pupil wellbeing. The nominee will be acutely aware that technology is at the forefront of evolving teaching and learning and will demonstrate leadership in developing the use of digital technology among their school/ college colleagues.
Inspirational Teacher or Adviser of the Year
Teachers and advisers are doing amazing jobs in schools and colleges every day. Outstanding secondary school teachers and advisers inspire their students and ignite a passion for learning and success in their students. They truly connect with them, making them feel safe to share their values and opinions, so their students thrive, and are fully prepared for the next stage in their lives. What makes this teacher or adviser outshine the many secondary teachers who do this every day?