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Reach Scotland Events have been monitoring the rapidly increasing impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. As a result, we have reached the decision to postpone the Scottish Education Awards. We are currently working with Education Scotland to secure a date later in the year. 

We know this will come as a huge disappointment to you. This has not been a decision we have taken lightly, our main priority is and always has been the health and safety of our attendees and staff. We look forward to celebrating with you at a later date. 

From all of us at Reach Scotland Events and Education Scotland we wish you the very best during this difficult time.

David Dick, Editor in Chief, Nationals & Digital, Daily Record & Sunday Mail
"The health and safety of our finalists, sponsors, staff and everyone involved must be our priority and the responsible decision was to postpone this year's Scottish Education Awards.  We urge everyone to stay safe over this difficult period and look forward to hopefully celebrating with them in better times."

Introduction

The Scottish Education Awards celebrate the hard work and success which takes place in Scottish education.

The annual event recognises those who dedicate their lives to children and young people and showcases the valuable work and innovation in Scottish classrooms.

The Scottish Education Awards were first launched in November 2001 by the Scottish Government and the Scottish Daily Record, with the specific aims of celebrating the successes and recognising the achievements taking place within Scottish education.

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony where over 500 people attend the event, made up of finalists, sponsors, VIPs and ministers.

Entry to the awards is open to all publicly funded schools, including secondary, primary, ELCs and special schools. There is a wide variety of categories that recognise the dedication and commitment of establishments, practitioners and education supporters.

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2020 Award Categories


  • Children and Young People's Participation Award

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    Community Learning and Development Award

    Digital Innovator of the Year Award

    Gaelic Education Award

    Sponsored by Bòrd na Gàidhlig

    Headteacher of the Year Award

    Sponsored by Education Scotland

    Internationalism and languages Award

    Sponsored by British Council Scotland

    Learning for Sustainability Award

    Sponsored by Caledonia Play

    Lifetime Achievement Award

    Making a Difference (ELC) Award

    Sponsored by Early Years Scotland

    Making a Difference (Primary) Award

    Making a Difference (Secondary) Award

    Parent and Family Engagement Award

    Skills for Future Pathways Award

    Sponsored by SQA

    STEM Award

    Sponsored by Skills Development Scotland

    Teacher of the Year Award

    Sponsored by TimePlan

Host

Picture of the Host, Des Clarke

Des Clarke is one of the UK's most exciting performers. He has made a name for himself as both a highly successful comedian and one of television and radio's hottest presenters.

He is a much-loved voice on the airwaves, currently presenting Heart Drivetime on Heart Scotland and was the main host of Capital Breakfast with Des Clarke, Steven and Amy. In addition, Des fronts BBC Radio Scotland's weekly panel show Breaking the News, taking a satirical look at the week's headlines. His radio work has earned him widespread industry recognition, winning a British Radio Award and multiple Scottish Comedy Awards. As well as nominations in the Celtic Media, Arqiva and Sony Awards. Des has also received critical acclaim for his comedy, winning Chortle Best Newcomer and the ITV Golden Mic Award.

Stand up remains Des's first love and he performs his own solo shows annually at the Edinburgh Fringe and Glasgow Comedy Festival. He has toured the world with his unique brand of observational humour, appearing on stage in New York, Dubai, Australia and Los Angeles.

A high profile newspaper columnist and after dinner speaker too, Des Clarke has rapidly established himself as an exceptional all round performer.


On The Day

  • Dress Code / Smart / School Uniform
  • 10am / Arrival / Registration
  • 10.30am / Guests Seated
  • 10.45am / Welcome
  • 11.00am / Award Ceremony – Part One
  • 11.45am / Lunch / Entertainers
  • 1.15pm / Awards Ceremony – Part Two
  • 2pm / Event Concludes

2019 Winners

  • Health and Wellbeing Award – Burnside Primary School, Angus Council

    Health and Wellbeing Award

    Sponsored by Sustrans

    Burnside Primary School, Angus Council

    Learning for Sustainability Award - St Albert's Primary School, Glasgow City Council

    Learning for Sustainability Award

    Sponsored by Caledonia Play

    St Albert's Primary School, Glasgow City Council

    STEM Award - Mearns Primary School, East Renfrewshire Council

    STEM Award

    Sponsored by Skills Development Scotland

    Mearns Primary School, East Renfrewshire Council

  • Raising Attainment in Literacy Award - Knightsridge Primary School, West Lothian Council

    Raising Attainment in Literacy Award

    Sponsored by Steven Brown Art

    Knightsridge Primary School, West Lothian Council

    Parents as Partners in Learning Award - Larbert High School, Falkirk Council

    Parents as Partners in Learning Award

    Sponsored by National Parent Forum of Scotland

    Larbert High School, Falkirk Council

    Teacher of the Year Award - John McKean, St. Ninian's High School, East Dunbartonshire Council

    Teacher of the Year Award

    John McKean, St. Ninian's High School, East Dunbartonshire Council

  • Lifetime Achievement Award - Ruth Stevenson, Castlemilk High school, Glasgow City Council

    Lifetime Achievement Award

    Ruth Stevenson, Castlemilk High school, Glasgow City Council

    1+2 Languages and Internationalism Award - Neilston & Madras Learning Campus, East Renfrewshire Council

    1+2 Languages and Internationalism Award

    Sponsored by British Council

    Neilston & Madras Learning Campus, East Renfrewshire Council

    Digital Learning and Teaching Award - John Paul II Primary School, Glasgow City Council

    Digital Learning and Teaching Award

    John Paul II Primary School, Glasgow City Council

  • Employability and Creativity Skills Across Learning Award - Newbattle High School, Midlothian Council

    Employability and Creativity Skills Across Learning Award

    Sponsored by SQA

    Newbattle High School, Midlothian Council

    Gaelic Education Award - Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar, The Highland Council

    Gaelic Education Award

    Sponsored by Bòrd na Gàidhlig

    Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar, The Highland Council

    Family and Community Learning Award - Todholm Primary and Early Learning and Childcare Class, Renfrewshire Council

    Family and Community Learning Award

    Sponsored by Early Years Scotland

    Todholm Primary and Early Learning and Childcare Class, Renfrewshire Council

  • Raising Attainment in Numeracy Award - St. Stephen's Primary School, North Lanarkshire Council

    Raising Attainment in Numeracy Award

    St. Stephen's Primary School, North Lanarkshire Council

    Children and Young People's Participation Award - South Ayrshire Youth Forum, South Ayrshire Council

    Children and Young People's Participation Award

    South Ayrshire Youth Forum, South Ayrshire Council

    Headteacher of the Year Award - Lisamaria Purdie, St. Ninian's Primary School and Nursery Class, West Lothian Council

    Headteacher of the Year Award

    Sponsored by Education Scotland

    Lisamaria Purdie, St. Ninian's Primary School and Nursery Class, West Lothian Council

Roll of Honour
2018 Winners

  • Year of Young People Participation Award – Sunnyside Primary School, Glasgow City Council

    Year of Young People Participation Award

    Sunnyside Primary School, Glasgow City Council

    Raising Attainment in Literacy Award - Kilmacolm Primary School and Nursery, Inverclyde Council

    Raising Attainment in Literacy Award

    Sponsored by Steven Brown Art

    Kilmacolm Primary School and Nursery, Inverclyde Council

    Health and Wellbeing Award - Wallace High School, Stirling Council

    Health and Wellbeing Award

    Sponsored by Sustrans

    Wallace High School, Stirling Council

  • 1+2 Languages Award - Larbert High School Cluster, Falkirk Council

    1+2 Languages Award

    Sponsored by British Council Scotland

    Larbert High School Cluster, Falkirk Council

    Digital Learning and Teaching Award - Tynecastle High School, City of Edinburgh

    Digital Learning and Teaching Award

    Tynecastle High School, City of Edinburgh

    Learning for Sustainability Award - Lochardil Primary School, Highland Council

    Learning for Sustainability Award

    Sponsored by Caledonia Play

    Lochardil Primary School, Highland Council

  • Family and Community Learning Award - King’s Oak Primary School, Inverclyde Council

    Family and Community Learning Award

    King’s Oak Primary School, Inverclyde Council

    Gaelic Education Award - Greenfaulds High School, North Lanarkshire Council

    Gaelic Education Award

    Sponsored by Bòrd na Gàidhlig

    Greenfaulds High School, North Lanarkshire Council

    Parents as Partners in learning Award - Mariner Support Service, Falkirk Council

    Parents as Partners in learning Award

    Sponsored by National Parent Forum of Scotland

    Mariner Support Service, Falkirk Council

  • Raising Attainment in Numeracy Award - Netherlee Primary School

    Raising Attainment in Numeracy Award

    Netherlee Primary School

    Sciences, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics Award - Shaw Mhor Early Years Centre, Glasgow City Council

    Sciences, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics Award

    Sponsored by Skills Development Scotland

    Shaw Mhor Early Years Centre, Glasgow City Council

    Employability and Creativity across Learning Award - Castlebrae Community High School, City of Edinburgh

    Employability and Creativity across Learning Award

    Sponsored by SQA

    Castlebrae Community High School, City of Edinburgh

  • Teacher of the Year Award - Chris Smith, Grange Academy, East Ayrshire Council

    Teacher of the Year Award

    Sponsored by Osiris Educational

    Chris Smith, Grange Academy, East Ayrshire Council

    Headteacher of the Year - Margaret Shedden, Springside Primary School, North Ayrshire Council

    Headteacher of the Year

    Sponsored by Education Scotland

    Margaret Shedden, Springside Primary School, North Ayrshire Council

    Lifetime Achievement Award - Mairi Levack, Sgoil Lionacleit and Sgoil Bhaile a Mhanaich, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

    Lifetime Achievement Award

    Sponsored by TimePlan Educational

    Mairi Levack, Sgoil Lionacleit and Sgoil Bhaile a Mhanaich, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Tickets

Booking Tickets

The Daily Record Scottish Education Awards is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the successes and achievements taking place within Scottish education.

You can purchase individual tickets or tables of ten at this event. Tickets are sold on a first come first served basis and as demand is expected to be high, it is advisable to return your booking form as soon as possible.

Included in the ticket price:
• Official event programme
• 2 course lunch
• Entertainment

Table of 10: £750 plus VAT
Single tickets: £75 plus VAT

Single tickets will be seated at the discretion of Reach Scotland Events (single ticket holders from the same school/organisation will be seated at the same table unless otherwise advised). For those schools/organisations that book more than one table, Reach Scotland Events will try to ensure that their tables will be situated together.

Payment Options

Online
To book online please click here.

Credit & debit cards/Invoicing
We accept all major credit and debit cards and if you are a registered company we can invoice you directly for tables.
Please contact Aileen Turnbull, on 07825 899 187 or email aileen.turnbull@reachplc.com.

NB - Tickets will not be dispatched until full payment for an invoice has been received.

Cheques
Please make cheques payable to Reach Scotland and send to:
Aileen Turnbull
Education Awards
Reach Scotland Events
1 Central Quay
Glasgow
G3 8DA