Ten inspirational teachers have been honoured for their work in encouraging and supporting their pupils to win places at Oxford University.
The teachers were nominated for the university’s Inspirational Teachers Awards by the students they inspired.
The youngsters all attended state schools and colleges with a limited history and tradition of sending pupils to Oxford and are now first year undergraduates there.
Professor Andrew Hamilton, Oxford University’s vice-chancellor, presented the teachers with their awards at a special ceremony at St Hugh’s College earlier this month.
Paying tribute to their work, Prof Hamilton said: “A good teacher can be absolutely vital in encouraging and raising the aspirations of students over the course of their careers. Winning a place at Oxford takes hard work and dedication and having the support of a committed teacher is for many students what makes the difference in pushing them to apply and make the strongest application they can.”
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