Nominate Wrexham and Flintshire schools, staff and pupils

This year saw the debut of the awards, which culminated in an inspiring and emotive evening of celebration.

With individuals and schools nominated across 13 categories, the 2023 event recognised the best in education across Wrexham and Flintshire.

Throughout the covid pandemic, schools and colleges in the region experienced some of their toughest challenges. But it proved what dedication and passion can achieve, and we want to celebrate those people and establishments that go above and beyond.

As well as shining a spotlight on innovation and best practice across the area, we want to put a spotlight on the brilliant work carried out by our dedicated teachers and everyone involved in education in Wrexham and Flintshire.

Winners of the Leader Education Awards 2023.

The Education Awards 2024, sponsored by Excell Supply, will also recognise the outstanding achievements of pupils and students, including those who may have overcome the odds or battled adversity over the last 12 months to succeed in their studies or extracurricular activities.

The awards ceremony will be on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at The Village Hotel, St David's, in Ewloe, again hosted by ITV Wales presenter Andrea Byrne.

Susan Perry, Group Editor, North Wales, said: "We are thrilled to be returning with our education awards.

"There are so many amazing things being achieved by our schools and education establishments, and we want our awards to honour their fantastic work and give them the recognition they more than deserve.

"Please make sure your school does not miss out, get involved, check out our award categories and get nominating!"

Enter the Leader Education Awards 2024.

For a full list of categories and to nominate, use the QR code or visit: forms.office.com/e/Typb05z5zu

• If you are a business that would like to sponsor one of the awards, contact Mark Fry 07557 170372 or email mark.fry@localiq.co.uk

The Leader Education Awards 2024 categories...

Lifetime Achievement Award: This award is for a member of the school community who has shown a commitment to the sector over many years. It could be for a leader, teacher or member of support staff. Evidence must be provided of how the lives of pupils have been affected by their work.

Secondary School of the Year: This will be awarded to the secondary school who in the opinion of the judges has had an outstanding academic year. This may be improvements in attendance levels, parent engagement or examination results. You may have made or built upon partnerships in the local or business community, achieved new green credentials, or achieved competition success.

Secondary School Pupil of the Year: The Secondary School Pupil of the Year award will go to a young person who has achieved something beyond expectations in education, within challenging times over the last 12 months. This will not necessarily be about the highest academic achiever - it could be about the way an individual has developed themselves personally, through sheer determination to do better.

Secondary Teacher of the Year: Does this teacher inspire and engage pupils in order to help them achieve their full academic and social potential? This award will recognise a secondary teacher who inspires and engages students to fulfil their potential and makes an exceptional contribution to the life of their school.

Best Professional Leader: This award will recognise an individual providing outstanding leadership, who inspires, engages and raises the aspirations of their students and staff. Someone who has made an exceptional contribution to the life of their school, college, training setting or university.

Primary School Pupil: Has applied themselves to every task and sets a good example to other pupils. Has a fun-loving personality and is able to get along with teachers whilst being respectful. Has a sense of responsibility and can be trusted. Plays an active role in all areas of school life and is always willing to lend a hand.

Primary Teacher of the Year: Does this teacher inspire and engage pupils in order to help them achieve their full academic and social potential? This award will recognise a teacher who inspires and engages students to fulfil their potential and makes an exceptional contribution to the life of their school.

Primary School of the Year: This will be awarded to the primary school who in the opinion of the judges has had an outstanding academic year. This may be improvements in attendance levels, parent engagement or examination results. You may have made or built upon partnerships in the local or business community, achieved new green credentials, or achieved competition success.

Teaching Assistant of the Year: Does this teaching assistant raise the aspirations of pupils and help them to reach new heights? An award for a teaching assistant, who always give exceptional service and make a real difference to their pupils learning through their work.

Support Worker of the Year: This award recognises an individual within the school setting for their outstanding contribution in supporting pupils, students, teachers and the life of the school. We are looking for a stand out star of a school who consistently goes above and beyond and is an inspiration to others.

Early Years Education Award: This award will go to an innovative and successful child-minding provider, nursery, pre-school or organisation which stands out from the rest for their early years support or provision. They should be able to clearly demonstrate the impact their work has had on their users or the children in their care.

Specialist Provision School of the Year: Has your specialist provision school (schools for pupils with SEND or emotional and behavioural difficulties, alternative provisions and pupil referral units) had a stand-out academic year in the last 12 months? We'd like to hear about your successes and innovations-from improvements in attendance levels, staff retention, parents' engagements or student success, to new ways you've supported students in their learning or helped them engage with the local community or businesses. Or perhaps you've achieved something different entirely? 

Wellbeing Award: Recognises the outstanding work being done to promote mental health and wellbeing in schools, college, training settings or university.

•Nominations close on January 22, 2024.