Staff Recognition Scheme
Once every half-term, each school's Senior Leadership Team nominate one employee who has not only gone above and beyond daily expectations, but also embodied the Trust's values of Courage, Teamwork and Dedication.
Successful nominees receive a £200 One4All gift card as a token of appreciation for their ongoing commitment to their work and to school life. SLT Staff submit a nomination by completing a Staff Recognition Form.
Recent Winners
Spring Term - 2025
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Celeste Faragher |
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Celeste won the award for determination. She has developed fantastic routines and structure with her class which are built on solid foundations of mutual trust and respect. It is evident from just stepping into her classroom how much warmth and care she shows towards the pupils, who return this to her. Celeste has driven the academic standards within the class and always maintains joy for what she does. Whenever we need a reminder of why we do what we do, Celeste's classroom is the place to go - whether it's to watch her motivating the pupils to complete their English task or for a quick dance along to This Time for Africa! |
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Junior Hamil |
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Junior won the award for teamwork and determination. Junior supports his colleagues and will volunteer for additional tasks or duties. He approaches his work with positivity and is an excellent role model to staff and pupils. He follows guidance in training and puts his knowledge into good use. Junior consistently models a positive and empathetic approach in all his interactions. He gets to know all pupils well & incorporates their interests in learning. As a result of this, he has outstanding relationships with pupils. He makes an extra effort to include pupils who might have more complex needs, and he also provides support to staff who are not as confident. |
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Rebecca Carrington |
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Rebecca won the award for determination and has supported a number of young people during her employment at Church Lawton School. Rebecca recently provided a particular student with essential support and scaffolding, helping them not only to attend school each morning but also to engage meaningfully with their learning. This is a real testimony to the hard work Rebecca has put into ensuring the school is a warm and welcoming environment. |
Autumn Term - 2024
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Sujata Banti |
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Sujata won the award for Teamwork and for being an exceptionally consistent and supportive member of staff. Sujata is always in the right place, doing the right thing and works incredibly hard to support the pupils and the Year 8 team, also offering her help to others whenever she can. She is reliable and consistent with all pupils, as well as being flexible when required to meet the needs of individuals. |
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Jenny Treanor |
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Jenny won the award for determination. She is dedicated, professional, and truly cares about the well-being of students. Jenny works diligently to ensure excellent attendance, supporting both students and families with understanding and efficiency. Her warm and approachable nature makes her a valued member of the school community, and her attention to detail ensures that attendance records are always accurate. Jenny’s commitment to fostering a positive school environment is evident in everything she does. Her hard work and dedication make a real difference. |
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Daniel Brownsword |
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Daniel won the award for Teamwork. He has been supporting a number of students as they commended their vocational courses at Reaseheath college, coupled with supporting 6th form students with their transition into FE college and moving to independence. Daniel has reassured the students in unfamiliar environments and ensured there is a carefully scaffolded and supported framework. His dedication, compassion, and expertise have ensured that each student receives personalised guidance, reducing anxiety and promoting confidence during this crucial phase. He has worked tirelessly to create a supportive and inclusive environment, liaising with families, and college tutors to provide tailored transition plans. Through their efforts, students have successfully navigated this challenging time, feeling empowered and well-prepared for the next step in their educational journey. Daniel's commitment to student success is exceptional. |
| Manny Jinks Thames Valley School |
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Manny won the award for Teamwork. He has had a fantastic start at TVS since joining in September. He has approached all challenges with a great attitude and has been a brilliant asset to the team. Manny was quick to volunteer to attend home visits for new pupils who could not yet start with the School and is building strong relationships with these individuals and their families. This has continued to progress as they have begun attending on site and he is a warm and familiar face to them, adapting his approach and working with the rest of the team to help the pupils overcome barriers to attending. He is a well respected member of the team and a consistent and reliable shoulder to lean on! |
Summer Term - 2024
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Lisa Beach |
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Lisa has played key roles in organising important events for Thames Valley School's pupils and their families. She provided huge amounts of support for the organisation of the Summer Fayre which was a great success.
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| Alan Johnson Vanguard School |
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Alan won the award for Teamwork. He recently successfully won a bid for £3,000 for books for the students at Vanguard School. |
| Ian Smith Church Lawton School |
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Ian won the award for Teamwork. He has demonstrated unwavering dedication in creating a high-quality exam environment for students at Church Lawton School. Ian worked diligently to ensure that all aspects of the exam process were meticulously planned and executed. His attention to detail ensured that each student had access to the necessary resources, from adequate exam materials to appropriate accommodations for those requiring special support. His proactive communication and organisational skills not only reduced stress for students but also allowed them to focus entirely on achieving their best. Thanks to Ian’s tireless efforts, Church Lawton School has seen consistently positive exam results, with students thriving in an environment that promotes fairness and success. His role has been pivotal in the school’s academic achievements, and his contribution continues to be instrumental in maintaining high standards for future cohorts. |
| Hannah Irwin Thames Valley School |
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Hannah won the award for Determination. Over the summer term, Hannah has consistently showed high levels of dedication and commitment to ensure the pupils at Thames Valley School received a high quality education, particularly within Maths. She has used her initiative to implement additional intervention sessions for pupils who may need pre-teaching or topics refreshing, but also to extend the learning of some. Hannah ensures she keeps in communication with form tutors and class teachers to consider how she can support further.
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| Davide Ponzo Vanguard School |
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Davide won the award for Teamwork. His efforts in supporting the Art curriculum at Vanguard School, specifically the graphics work has been outstanding. He is always looking toward how he can add value to the learning and develop engagement for the learner. As a relatively new member of staff he has really set the pace! |
