Local school nominated for a Pearson National Teaching Award, a Tes School Award and a National Diversity Award
Lyndon School in Solihull, part of the Summit Learning Trust, has been nominated for three prestigious awards!
The school has received a Bronze Award in the Making a Difference – Secondary School of the Year category for the Pearson National Teaching Awards. This award is for a secondary school that can demonstrate its power and effectiveness in transforming the life chances of local children and, at the same time, enriching the local community.
The Pearson National Teaching Awards were founded in 1998 by Lord Puttnam to recognise the life-changing impact teaching staff can have on the lives of the young people they work with. Finalists will find out if they have received a Bronze or Silver certificate on National Thank a Teacher Day on June 19th and Gold winners will be announced in November and will be invited to appear on the BBC’s The One Show.
Lyndon has also been shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year by the Tes School Awards. The Tes Schools Awards, which have been dubbed the ‘Oscars of education’, is a prestigious awards programme which celebrates the best of education across the UK. The shortlist was compiled by a panel of expert judges, including school leaders and experts. Winners will be announced on 21st June at a glittering gala awards night at the Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, in London.
Finally, the school has also been nominated for a National Diversity Award in the Diverse Company category. The awards are held in association with HSBC and are the UK’s most prestigious diversity event, celebrating the excellent achievements of grass-root communities that tackle the issues in today’s society, providing them with recognition for their dedication and hard work. Voting for the awards is now open here.
Lyndon School provides young people with an excellent portfolio of qualifications, skills and attributes to help them lead happy and successful lives as they embark on the next stage of their lives, whether that’s through further education, training or employment. At the heart of Lyndon’s spirit is a shared belief that all children have hidden potential to uncover, helping them to achieve and succeed across all abilities.
In order for students to achieve their full potential, Lyndon School has high expectations for attendance, punctuality, uniform, behaviour, and outcomes. The school’s drive for every child to exceed their performance targets at GCSE will ensure that all students are successfully equipped to overcome challenges they may face in the 21st century.
Abid Butt, Executive Principal at Lyndon said:
“Lyndon School is relentlessly ambitious for all its learners and strives to offer a broad and balanced curriculum, complete with fantastic teaching and learning experiences. This approach results in exceptional outcomes for the Lyndon community and it’s absolutely amazing to see this recognised.
“I am over the moon that the school has been nominated for three separate awards and this is a testament to the brilliant team of staff we have and their dedication to providing children and young people with a top class education in a caring and thoughtful environment.”
Vince Green, CEO of Summit Learning Trust said:
“Everyone at Summit Learning Trust is proud of all our learners, colleagues and wider community at Lyndon School. To be nominated for three prestigious awards is a phenomenal achievement and is a testament to the high quality education and care that is delivered at Lyndon School. We now wish the school the very best for the final judging stages.”
More information:
- Lyndon School was rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022
- Ofsted inspectors noted that Lyndon School is a happy, friendly and caring place. Leaders are ambitious in their expectations. They want the very best for their school community.
- The Summit Learning Trust family is currently made up of three secondary schools, five primary schools and a sixth form college educating around 8000 learners.
- All Summit Learning Trust academies are located in the Birmingham and Solihull areas.
