Teaching Awards 'good for profession'

Good teachers deserve to win praise and acknowledgement for their hard work, according to a former Teaching Award winner.

The accolade gives the profession a positive boost, argued Kevin Harcombe, writing in the Guardian.

Teachers are "far too modest about the jobs they do", he noted, stating that at the awards this year, that start today, chief executive of the Teaching Awards Trust Caroline Evans will note the need to "shine a light on the unsung heroes in schools".

Canterbury Cathedral will host the first of 13 visits to locations around the country to present accolades, marking the ceremony's tenth anniversary.

A Plato, the Teaching Award's Oscar equivalent, was awarded to Mr Harcombe last year.

He stated that a good teacher likes and respects children, knows their subject, has "lots of humanity" and the ability to "take the job, but never themselves, seriously".

July 1st will see the last of the award ceremonies being held at London's Cafe Royal, with a total of 413 finalists attending the tour.