 photo credit: Martin Salter At an exciting and celebratory event in Westminster today Nikki Heath was presented with her award by special guest Philip Reeve award winning author of Mortal Engines and many other books for children and teenagers. The judging panel, who had visited many librarians around the UK shortlisted from those nominated by their colleagues this year, said of Nikki: ‘Although Nikki’s natural teaching ability was evident during the Yr 7 lesson we observed, her passion for supporting students to become both confident, independent researchers and to read for pleasure is her driving force. She provides constant opportunities to do this for all abilities, using both her original ideas and those initiated by other members of staff.’ Nikki’s infectious enthusiasm and natural ability was also praised by other members of the school staff, especially those from the SEN faculty. The Head of English stated that the library was now firmly at the heart of all the school : “She facilitates: but it’s more than just being a librarian or a teacher: she takes you with her because of her great enthusiasm and belief in reading”.’
Full Honour List: Winner: - Nikki Heath, Werneth School, Stockport Very Highly Commended:
- Karen Bhatti, Yeading Junior School, Hayes
- Shona Phillips, The Royal Blind School, Edinburgh Honour List
- Anne Dawson, Dulwich College Junior School, London,
- Robert Logan, Queen Elizabeth’s Community College Upper School, Crediton,
- Rebecca Marshall, Lipson Community College, Plymouth
Between them the six librarians honoured demonstrated a range of the very best practice to be seen in our school libraries. Following the Award ceremony the Honour List and their guests were treated to tea at the House of Commons by Michael Wills MP, and Anne Snelgrove, MP.
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