Dedicated teachers and mentors across the region have been honoured for their contributions.
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) held its inaugural Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Partnership Celebration at Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, recognising individuals and organisations supporting its BEd Primary Education with QTS programme.
Dr Rachel Minett, strategic lead for ITT partnerships at ARU, said: "It was fantastic to come together with school partners across the region to celebrate their expertise and commitment to developing the next generation of teachers with ARU.
"We couldn’t deliver high-quality Initial Teacher Training without the support from our rich and growing partnership of schools.
"Congratulations to those who won awards – we hope this celebration will become a lasting feature of our teacher training partnership, recognising the talent and generosity of local teachers."
The event, which brought together around 120 guests, was the first of its kind to formally acknowledge the contributions of schools, mentors and support staff involved in the university’s teacher training network.
Award winners from the Peterborough area included Sonia Askher from Thorpe Primary Academy, Clare Miller from Longthorpe Primary Academy, and Robert Pipe from St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, who each received Mentor Awards for their dedication in supporting trainee teachers through high-quality and innovative mentoring.
Emma Whitmore from Murrow Primary Academy in Wisbech received the Unsung Hero Award for her behind-the-scenes influence on trainees’ professional development, while The Beeches Primary School in Peterborough received a Partnership Contribution Award.
The BEd Primary Education with QTS programme is offered in Cambridge, Chelmsford and at ARU Peterborough, and was the first new BEd degree to be introduced in the UK in the last 30 years when it was launched in 2024.
Awards on the night recognised high-quality and innovative mentoring, behind-the-scenes impact on trainee progress, and sustained partnership commitments such as offering placements, school visits and curriculum support.
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