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• Overall school of the year

Today’s modern RAF is a highly respected inclusive organisation made up of full-time Regulars and spare-time Reserves working side-by-side to make a difference. The RAF has over 50 available roles and multiple career development opportunities. Regardless of role the RAF believes in life-long learning so our personnel are trained to the highest standards.  As well as having the opportunity to gain professional qualifications that will equip them for a great career after the RAF, they can look forward to having their talents recognised, developed and rewarded. We offer a number of sponsorships and scholarships to support exceptional individuals who want to join the RAF. These range from covering the cost of sixth form college to a bursary or cadetship while at university.  Alternatively, as an apprentice in the RAF, recruits gain OFSTED ‘Outstanding’ qualifications as part of a challenging and unique career. Not only do they gain a civilian recognised professional qualification, but also have a guaranteed job in their chosen field. RAF Apprentices receive the very best training and accelerated pay, and as well as getting paid to learn, and can join directly from school as young as 16 years of age, in line with DfE Young People statutory guidance.   

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• Secondary school of the year

Browne Jacobson is an award winning law firm offering a unique range of education legal and HR support to schools and academies from its five office network.

The team of specialist education lawyers and HR consultants are independently recognised as one of the leading education teams in the country.

Approved partners of the NGA, NASBM, FASNA and ASCL, currently supporting in excess of 1,000 schools and academies, Browne Jacobson has developed a range of innovative fixed fee packages to meet client’s needs and budgets in areas such as HR support and academy conversions.

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• Alternative provision of the year
  

ASDAN is a charity with awarding organisation status that provides courses to thousands of UK and international schools, college, youth centres and training providers. Our curriculum programmes and qualifications offer flexible ways of accrediting skills for learning, skills for employment and skills for life. Our courses are supported by high-quality resources from student books to downloadable worksheets and eLearning platforms. Through our flexible and activity-based approach, teachers, trainers and learners can work with a curriculum that inspires, leading to accreditation that has meaning. With courses available for learners aged seven to adult, from Entry to Level 3, our programmes and qualifications promote a culture of achievement for all learners.

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• International award

The British Council connects people worldwide through learning opportunities and creative ideas. We offer a wide variety of international education opportunities for schools, providing support and funding for innovative international partnerships, curriculum projects, language teaching, and continuing professional development for teachers. Our exciting, inclusive and accessible British Council International School Award accreditation programme (www.britishcouncil.org/schoolsonline) supports and celebrates a valuable whole-school approach to embed the enriching and creative international dimensions of teaching and learning, and helps to support schools to develop global citizenship and skills, and prepare young people for life and work in a global economy  

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• Primary school of the year
  

What is CPOMS?

Working alongside a school’s existing safeguarding processes, CPOMS is a revolutionary software application for monitoring Child Protection, Safeguarding, SEND, Behavioural Issues, Bullying, Domestic Issues and much more. Using CPOMS, schools can ensure that students are safe and fully supported, whilst staff can focus on teaching and providing support, instead of administration. 

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• Creative school of the year 
  

Disney Theatrical Productions (DTP) has an ongoing commitment to schools and young audiences and supports engagement with live theatre by showcasing its learning potential. DTP has created a variety of curriculum-linked education programmes which nurture future audiences and industry professionals by offering behind the scenes insights and specially-created productions for schools. A variety of outreach opportunities have also been developed to support under-resourced schools, including Disney Musicals in Schools. 

Disney Theatrical Productions is committed to inspiring creative futures and is very proud to support the Creative school of the year award category. 

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• Maths teacher or team of the year 

EDF Energy is proud to be an ‘award category’ sponsor of the TES Schools Awards 2017 for Maths teacher or team of the Year, as part of our company commitment to inspire the next generation. We wish to publicly recognise the efforts of teachers who are also inspiring young people to study STEM subjects and follow STEM related careers. As part of our ongoing work to promote the benefits of science, technology, engineering and maths we offer a range of innovative resources to help teachers spark students’ imaginations. The Pod is our award winning interactive website for teachers, community group leaders and children. Launched in 2008, it helps children learn about the importance of the sustainable use of energy.

EDF Energy is the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, meeting around one-fifth of the country’s demand and supplying millions of customers and businesses with electricity and gas. It generates electricity with eight nuclear power stations, wind farms, one gas and two coal power stations, as well as with combined heat and power plants. 

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• Digital innovation/ed tech school of the year
  

First News is the only UK newspaper written especially for 7-14 year olds, with more than 2.2 million weekly readers. We work with nearly 10,000 schools and our differentiated reading resources which accompany every issue have been proven to “significantly improve” reading attitudes and ability (NLT 2015).

Our new digital reading platform,  the Literacy iHub, won Best Primary Digital Content at the BETT Awards 2017. The iHub makes the most of our content and was described as “a great innovative resource that will engage the learner … whilst developing comprehension skills in an interesting and imaginative way” by the judges.

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• Science, technology and engineering teacher or team of the year 
  

With a heritage of supplying scientific equipment that dates back for nearly 60 years, today SciChem (Scientific and Chemical Supplies) are the UK’s leading supplier of science education equipment. Our history, combined with continually reviewing and updating our product range, means that we are uniquely placed to help science teachers and technicians equip their labs and prep rooms with the most curriculum-relevant equipment available today. We aim to build long-term relationships with science technicians and teachers to ensure that they are equipped to deliver engaging practical science, both now and in the future. To achieve this, we have unique and exclusive access to innovative science education brands, including Pasco, Carolina and Lascells, and our education team’s extensive experience in school labs gives them unparalleled insight into the needs of school science departments. We encourage customers to draw on their advice and technical expertise – and take advantage of onsite product demonstrations – for the best selection of practical science equipment for students and teachers alike. 

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• Community impact award
• Collaboration award
  

For over 40 years YPO has supplied schools across the UK with a wide range of products and services. We provide everything from office supplies, such as pens and paper to furniture, electricity and food, to help our customers save time and money and to drive efficiency savings. Being 100% publically owned means all our profits are returned to the public sector, where it’s needed most. We help around 30,000 schools with their purchasing decisions, providing expertise and guidance on anything from ICT solutions, catering equipment, insurance and HR services, to everyday classroom supplies such as exercise books and glue sticks.

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• Headteacher of the year
  
• English teacher or team of the year

PET-Xi is a national education training provider which has delivered progress and achievement to 100,000 young people over 22 years through high-impact, value-for-money programmes. Its high-engagement “Xplosive Inspiration” is delivered through school interventions from Primary to GCSEs, Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Business Training, CPD and NEETs as a SFA/DWP Prime Provider.