Nominations for the 2012 Scottish Education Awards are open until Friday March 2, 2012. Got a great teacher? Know a superb school or an inspiring parent? Get them nominated…

Categories for the 2012 Awards are:

Health & Wellbeing Award – schools and pre schools that are developing a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.
 
Active Nation Award – schools and pre schools that have developed opportunities for pupils to be active.
 
Literacy Across Learning Award – schools and pre schools that have developed effective approaches to delivering literacy skills across learning.
 
Numeracy Across Learning – schools and pre schools that have developed effective approaches to delivering numeracy skills across learning.

Enterprise and Employability Across Learning (Primary & Early Years) – recognising schools and pre schools that are focusing on the development of enterprise and employability skills.

Enterprise and Employability Across Learning (Secondary) – recognising schools that are focusing on the development of enterprise and employability skills, including entrepreneurship, business and commerce.

Aiming High Award – schools and pre schools that are providing opportunities and removing barriers for children who require more sustained support.

Sustainable Schools Award – recognising schools and pre schools that have developed environmental awareness and sustainable development across all curriculum areas.

Global Citizenship Award – celebrating how pupils are being encouraged to be responsible citizens at a local , national and international level.

Learning Through Technology Award – schools and pre schools who are innovative in their use of technology to support learning and teaching.

Educational Supporter of the Year – recognising those who support children, young people, staff and the wider community.

Probationary Teacher of the Year – probationary teachers who are bringing learning to life for their pupils.

Teacher of the Year – celebrating teachers who are engaging and inspiring children and young people to fulfil their potential.
 
Headteacher of the Year – Headteachers that provide inspirational leadership and motivate staff to encourage staff, children and pupils to fulfil their potential.

Lifetime Achievement – open to all qualified teachers and headteachers who are approaching the end of their career to recognise their leadership, commitment and achievements.
 
Parents as Partners in Learning Award – parents who are playing an important role in education in schools and nurseries.

Gaelic Language and Culture in Learning – for schools and pre-schools who are providing opportunities for all children to develop awareness of Gaelic language and culture.

How to nominate:
To make a nomination visit the Scottish Education Awards website. The nominations deadline for all categories is Friday 2nd March 2012.

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