Over 50 schools from across the country were recognised for their achievements at the third Education Business Awards sponsored by BT. Held at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on 20th November, and presented by TV celebrity Philippa Forrester, the awards continue to demonstrate how the dedication of teaching and management staff, coupled with sound investment, have delivered better learning environments.

16 awards were presented to primary and secondary schools across the country, including the EB Award for Outstanding Progress, which this year went to Challney High School for Boys in Luton. 

The ICT Facility Award, sponsored by Channel 4 Learning, went to the recently completed Thomas Deacon Academy in Peterborough, which uses a thin-client system enabling learners and teachers to securely access bespoke applications from any internet-connected device.

John Davies Primary School in Nottingham won the ICT Innovation Award. Through using webcams in the Science garden, the school is able to promote the study of habitats in local and National environments.

A new award this year for Modern Languages, sponsored by Rosetta Stone, went to University College School in London, which has achieved excellence in language provision and offers beginners courses in both Italian and Russian.

The Outstanding Academy Award, sponsored by Cost Cutters, went to the Macmillan Academy in Middlesbrough. Its excellent examination performance and steady leadership have culminated in an Ofsted report which rates the school as 'outstanding' in 25 out of 26 categories.

The Academy Development Award, sponsored by BT, went to the Bristol Brunel Academy. Replacing Speedwell College, the £24 million project is the first to be completed under the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, and was completed on time, within budget, to an impressive specification.

Awards were also presented for Academy Partnership (sponsored by Towergate Risk Solutions), Art & Craft, School Building, Environmental Building, School Catering (sponsored by The School Food Trust), Science, Music, SEN Provision (sponsored by Mike Ayres Designs, Educational Visits and Sports Facility (sponsored by Tiger Turf). 

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David Devoto, chairman of organisers PSE Events, stated: “Once again, we were staggered by the examples of excellence in UK schools, where new facilities and personalised learning techniques have helped to achieve much success."

The awards are supported by Education Business Magazine. Now in its eleventh year of publication, Education Business contains need-to-know news, features and case studies that explain the administrative and commercial issues affecting education.

The Education Business Awards will take place next year on 19th November. Entry will be open from January 2009, and requires the completion of a 500 word entry statement, which can be submitted online at www.ebwards.co.uk.