Debbie Farmer, the East Midlands Outstanding HLTA of the Year 2018, represented our region at the National event held in London on Monday 19th November.
Debbie from Mapperley C of E Primary School, Ilkeston, along with the other 7 regional Outstanding HLTAs of the Year and their guests, was given a guided tour of Westminster Abbey before progressing to the awards ceremony held nearby.
Image – Dr Helen Benstead, Debbie Farmer, Johnny Mercer MP.
All finalists were presented with a certificate by Dr. Helen Benstead, the HLTA National Assessment Partnership chairperson. The overall winner, Deborah Carter from Yorkshire and Humber was presented with a trophy and certificate by Johnny Mercer MP.
The Outstanding HLTA award is aimed at teaching assistants who have gained higher level teaching assistant status and who go above and beyond the call of duty to demonstrate the vital role that HLTAs play within schools; it is now in its sixth year.
Dr Helen Benstead, chair of HNAP, said: “ These awards celebrate the outstanding contribution HLTAs make to our schools and all the finalists were there because they met a range of exacting criteria set by the judging panel, including demonstrating high aspirations for each pupil, a firm belief in pupils’ abilities and a strong commitment to pupils’ progress, as well as a continuing commitment to her own professional learning and development.”
Many congratulations to Debbie and all the finalists.
