Many of our frequently asked questions can be found below but if you cannot find the answer that you are looking for, please use the contact form to submit an enquiry.
- Who can make a nomination?
We would encourage everyone who has contact with schools to think about submitting an application form. Nominations can be made by anyone – headteachers, teachers, classroom assistants, parents, governors, pupils, business and employers working with schools, and the general public – simply by completing the application form by post or online.
- Who can be nominated?
The Educate Awards are open to all North West (Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Liverpool City Region) government funded and independent private educational establishments including primary, secondary and special needs schools, sixth forms and colleges and multi academy trusts. Teachers and support staff are eligible for the individual categories.
For the Teacher of the Year category the nominated teacher must have qualified teacher status.
- Do I need to send anything else in?
No, our experienced judging panel will make decisions based on the information provided on your nomination form.
- How much work is involved in nominating someone?
The nomination process has been streamlined to make entering quick and easy. All you need to do is complete both the nomination form and upload your files/documents.
- How many nominations can I make?
You can make as many nominations as you wish. Please note however that nominations will be sifted, and finalists short-listed based on the content of the nominations rather than the number of nominations received.
- What happens after I have nominated?
Once a nomination is submitted you will receive an e-mail confirming your nomination has been submitted successfully. Once nominations close, all entries will be assessed by a panel of judges against the relevant category criteria. The shortlist will then be announced in September and all successful nominations will be notified via the email they entered with.
- Does a large number of nominations for a school/teacher mean they are more likely to win?
No, simply receiving a high number of nominations does not mean an individual or school will automatically win an award, each nomination is judged independently.