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Teaching Awards Trust Launches Education Insights Event Series

The Teaching Awards Trust has announced the launch of its new event series, 'Education Insights', aimed at addressing significant themes affecting education today. Starting in January 2026, this initiative, in partnership with Nord Anglia Education, will create opportunities for teachers, school leaders, and local decision-makers to engage with influential figures from various sectors, including sports, technology, business, and politics.

The Vision Behind Education Insights

The initiative aims to explore the essential issues that shape the lives of young people and facilitate discussions on how to help them realize their full potential. Mary Palmer, Chief Executive of the Teaching Awards Trust, emphasized that education holds a central place in the national conversation, stressing the need for recognition of the educators' daily contributions. Through events like this, the Trust aims to foster best practices and encourage diverse knowledge sharing, inspiring both current educators and future ones.

Keynote Speakers and Event Themes

The series will kick off on January 27th in Manchester, themed 'A Focus on Resilience', featuring Musharaf Asghar, a former student from Channel 4's 'Educating Yorkshire', as the keynote speaker. The event lineup extends through February, covering additional critical themes such as future skills, metacognition, and creativity. Each session promises a panel featuring experts, including:

• - David Olusoga OBE, a BAFTA-winning historian,
• - Adrianne Chapman, Vice Principal at the BRIT School,
• - Baroness Floella Benjamin OM DBE DL, a vital voice in citizenship education.

Upcoming events include 'A Focus on Future Skills' in Birmingham, 'A Focus on Creativity' in Gateshead, 'A Focus on Citizenship' in Bristol, and concluding with 'A Focus on Metacognition' in London.

The Role of Nord Anglia Education

Andrew Fitzmaurice, CEO of Nord Anglia Education, commented on the rapidly evolving landscape of education, highlighting the importance of collaboration among educators to navigate these changes effectively. He expressed pride in partnering with the Teaching Awards Trust to launch this series, aimed at connecting educators with innovative ideas and research that can inform educational practices moving forward.

Conclusion

As Lord David Puttnam, Chair of the Education Advisory Board at Nord Anglia Education, remarked, Education Insights represents a commitment to empowering educators and recognizing their vital role in shaping students' futures. These events not only promise to engage local educators but also tackle pressing challenges faced in educational settings today. The series strives to illuminate the amazing work done within teaching environments, aiming to enhance overall educational practices for the future.

For more information about the Education Insights series and how to get involved, visit Teaching Awards Trust.