Havva Baskal, Head of Partnerships and Events, Tes
Congratulations to all CST member trusts and schools who have been successful at the Tes Schools Awards 2024. In a glittering awards ceremony, dubbed the ‘Oscars of education’ eight CST members were successful.
- Trust team of the year (with 10 or more schools), E-ACT
- Trust team of the Year (with 9 or fewer schools) London South East Academies Trust
- Subject Lead of the Year (Secondary), Neetu Sadhwani, Avanti House Secondary School, Avanti Schools Trust
- Teaching Assistant of the Year, Jackie Rawson, The Nicholas Hamond Academy, Academy Transformation Trust
- Specialist Provision School Leader of the Year, Robert Bell, Consilium Evolve, Consilium Academies
- Secondary School of the Year, Burnage Academy for Boys
- Primary Curriculum Leader of the Year, Darren Eales, Broughton Primary, Learning for Life Trust
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Setting of the Year, Carlton Mills Primary School, Carlton Academy Trust
The awards, which are in their 16th year, launched two new categories to recognise the contribution of school trust teams - one for 10 or more schools and another for nine and fewer schools. E-ACT scooped up the award for trusts with 10 or more schools, and Tom Campbell, CEO at E-ACT said, "We’re really excited to be the first winners of this new Tes Schools Award. It is great to have our fantastic colleagues recognised and celebrated.”
The award for Trust team of the Year (nine or fewer schools) was secured by London South East Academies Trust. Judge of the award, and CEO of REAch2, Sir Steve Lancashire said: "Today London South East Academies Trust are recognised for being a trust that changes lives and renews hope. But it wasn't just the impact they've had on their schools. It’s the impact of their actions on their community and their response to the community’s needs. I truly felt that every single young person mattered to that Trust and that shines through.”
Neetu Sadhwani, Head of Faculty Modern Foreign Languages at Avanti House Secondary School, part of Avanti Schools Trust, gained recognition with the Subject Lead of the Year (Secondary) award. Tes Schools Awards judge and Deputy Head at Lady Eleanor Holles School in London, Dr David James said "The languages departments in the UK are under huge pressure and it's encouraging to see how this middle leader, Neetu Sadhwani, is challenging national trends.”
Reading Skills Leader, Jackie Rawson, from The Nicholas Hamond Academy which is part of the Academy Transformation Trust, was awarded Teaching Assistant of the Year, and said: "I’m so honoured to receive this award from Tes and I’m really looking forward to sharing the news with my students. I’m very grateful to the person who nominated me.”
Specialist Provision School Leader of the Year was awarded to Robert Bell, Headteacher at Consilium Evolve which is part of Consilium Academies. Judge Simon Knight, Joint Headteacher at Frank Wise School, highlighted Robert’s understanding "that if success is only located within the classroom and has limited application in the wider world, then it is less valuable. It is this belief that is a key factor in his [Robert’s] student's success within school and will hopefully result in them enjoying success beyond."
Burnage Academy for Boys, secured the Secondary School of the Year Award recognising the school’s academic achievements as well as their longstanding commitment to supporting students holistically. Judge Dame Christine Gilbert, said: "Burnage Academy is an inspiring and inclusive school where families are supported well and students thrive, love learning and achieve exceptionally well. ”
Early Years Foundation Stage Setting of the Year was awarded to Carlton Mills Primary School which is part of Carlton Academy Trust. In response to winning the award, Sarah Walker, Reception Teacher at Carlton Mills Primary School, said: "Winning Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Setting of the Year at the Tes Schools Awards means so much to all of us and our pupils at Carlton Mills Primary. I can’t wait to share the news.”
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