The stage is set for the Education Business Awards

The Education Business Awards, which take place on 14 June in London, continue to celebrate the outstanding work, commitment and achievements of the education sector. With new categories introduced this year, the stage is ready to welcome the unsung heroes of the sector

The Education Business Awards, sponsored by Viking, recognises the vital and inspirational work of the education sector as it shapes our future generations. Schools and colleges continue to operate during difficult times. While still feeling the effects of the pandemic and the lost learning it created, schools forge ahead despite the unrest caused by teacher strikes, funding issues, workload, teacher shortages, and the cost of living crisis. The Education Business Awards continues to seek out the unsung heroes and celebrate their incredible achievements in all aspects of school life.

For the first time in 2023, the awards will recognise the individual leaders paving the way in the primary and secondary sectors through the EB Leadership Award, as well as innovative educational resources that can support teaching and help to enhance pupil engagement through the Education Resource Award. Other awards will be presented to those who show excellence in catering, environmental achievements, school buildings, IT provision, SEN inclusion, and many others.

The Awards will be presented by two time Olympian Donna Fraser OBE, following the drinks reception, exhibition and awards luncheon.

Nomination entry is now closed and judges are collating the shortlist, which will be announced shortly.

Award categories

The Outstanding Progress Award is presented to the schools that have made significant improvements in the leadership, management and educational performance of the school. Awards will be presented in the primary sector, sponsored by Action Mats, secondary sector, sponsored by Swiftclean, and Independent sector, sponsored by Viking.

The ICT Innovation Award, sponsored by Richo, is presented to the educational establishment that can demonstrate innovation in its approach to teaching IT and computing that furthers the learning experience of all its students.

The ICT Facility Award meanwhile is awarded to the educational establishment that has developed a first class teaching environment for ICT and related subjects. The STEM Award meanwhile, is presented to the educational setting that has put in place a first class environment for teaching STEM subjects.

With a push for schools to meet net zero targets, the Environmental Practice Award, sponsored by Ubris Schreder, recognises the school that goes above and beyond when it comes to minimising its impact on the environment, as well as providing quality environmental education to its pupils.

The School Building Award is presented to the establishment that has a school building designed to provide quality and inclusive learning environments, that demonstrate modern methods of construction and are sensitive to the environment and its surroundings.

With schools having to be money-savvy and get the most from their budges, the School Procurement Award, sponsored by Konica Minolta, recognises an individual project where a school has worked with an outside agency or local authority to refine its buying practices and increase value to the taxpayer.

The School Security Award, sponsored by Konica Minolta, recognises the school that has made outstanding efforts to increase security through a combination of increased awareness in staff and pupils and the procurement and installation of additional security measures.

The Community Award, sponsored by Holmes & Partners, recognises schools working in partnership with other public sector bodies, such as the local authority, police, NHS or Fire Service, on projects that bring specific benefits to the local community.

It is well recognised that play opportunities are vitally important to the wellbeing and development of children. As such, the Play Space Award is presented to school that has provided an outdoor playground environment where innovative equipment creates opportunities for learning and developing.

With teacher recruitment and retention an ever-present challenge for schools, the School Recruitment Award recognises an educational establishment which has invested in its recruitment methods and processes to ensure a timely intake of quality teaching and support staff.

The School Catering Award is presented to an educational establishment in the UK that can demonstrate a commitment to healthy eating and value for money through the provision of a first class catering service available to all students.

The School Sports Award is awarded to the educational establishment that can demonstrate the provision of first class teaching and facilities for sport and PE.

The SEN Provision Award, sponsored by Nasen, is presented to the SEN Establishment that can demonstrate an increase in the quality of care and education services provided to students with Special Educational Needs.

New categories for 2023

The EB Leadership Award will recognise an inspirational school leader in both a primary and secondary school, whose role has led to significant and positive improvements in the school’s performance by inspiring and facilitating the wider school team and community.

The School Business Manager Award, sponsored by Viking, will be presented to an individual whose business leadership skills and commercial outlook have had a positive impact on the school’s budgeting and strategic decision making.

The Education Resource Award meanwhile is given to a company providing an innovative educational resource that can support teaching and help to enhance pupil engagement.

Further Information

The shortlist for the Education Business Awards will be announced here.

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