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Award winners say their win positively impacted their whole community

Thank you cards sent on National Thank A Teacher Day 2025

PEARSON NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS

Celebrating transformational teaching across the UK

Experience the joy of nomination and celebration as we showcase remarkable teams, school leaders, teachers, and support staff who highlight the positive impact of the education profession.

The 2025 Silver Award winners have been announced. Find out more by clicking the link below.

EDUCATION INSIGHTS EVENTS

Rethinking education for a changing world

Education Insights is a series of regional events bringing together educators, experts and keynote speakers to explore the key issues shaping young people’s lives and our shared responsibility in preparing them for the world beyond school.

Designed for teachers and education professionals, the series features talks, panels and practical sessions exploring resilience, citizenship, future skills, creativity and metacognition.

THANK A TEACHER CAMPAIGN

Expressing gratitude, one thank you at a time

A platform for colleagues, parents and pupils to send a free personalised thank you e-card to all teaching and support staff working in UK early years, schools and colleges.

The Thank a Teacher campaign is open all year round, culminating in the annual National Thank a Teacher Day.

Send a free personalised thank you e-card today to celebrate someone special in your early-years, school or college by clicking the link below.

VALUING THE EDUCATORS WHO SHAPE US

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It was really special to win the award. It raised the profile of the school and was one of the most exciting times in my career. I loved every minute of being part of it.

Pearson National Teaching Awards Winner

I can't begin to tell you how much it meant to receive this. I love watching my class grow and this just makes it all the more rewarding. Thank you.

Recipient of a Thank a Teacher e-card

Becoming an inspirational teacher is a serious, admirable commitment. Outstanding teaching should be celebrated throughout society.

Sir Michael Morpurgo

You are the kindest person for doing this. I cannot thank you enough for the thank you. I have never had anything like this before. It means more than you know.

Recipient of a Thank a Teacher e-card

Not a day has gone by since the school was nominated for the award that it hasn’t been mentioned. To our pupils it means the world.

Pearson National Teaching Awards Winner

All teachers everywhere I send you my love...encouraging others, inspiring all the things you do… I just want you to know it is appreciated.

Stephen Fry

My journey began with a great teacher. Mrs Welding was the kind of teacher that made every lesson a pleasure.

Dame Helen Mirren

I burst into tears when I read your card. What a wonderful way to start the day. I am going into the week full of renewed energy and love for work.

Recipient of a Thank a Teacher e-card

Mrs Barnhard you have no idea what impact you had on little Bev who just thought what i wanted was just too far out of reach. You were the one who told me I could achieve it.

Beverley Knight MBE

Winning the award was a very special achievement. The whole experience was emotional. My colleagues, pupils and parents were so proud and thankful. It's a day I will never forget.

Pearson National Teaching Awards Winner

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