GOVERNORS are often the backbones of schools. They make tough decisions with the future of who they represent always at the forefront of their minds. All three nominees were worthy of the award, but it was Mike Isaac of East Morton Primary who got the nod over Beechcliffe Secondary Special’s Julian Maxfield and Tim Appelbee of Eastwood Community. In the end, it was the longevity which probably earned the veteran glory. Mike has been associated with his school for almost four decades after seeing his children go through the year groups back in the eighties. What makes this year extra special for Mike is that it will be his last year in his current role, chair of governors, as he will be retiring in July.
What the hosts have said Steve Lowe, sales director for LocaliQ, the digital marketing arm of Newsquest, said: “As we prepare for the Education Awards, I want to congratulate everyone in the education sector for the fantastic work you have all done in what we all know have been exceptionally challenging times for teachers, governors and support staff. Back in September, delayed from the spring we ran the awards to find the best from 2019, and those stories were amazing. “Now we have the stories behind how pupils, support staff and the schools themselves are impacted by the events of the past twelve months, yet we were still able to find those that go above and beyond, and it is for these reasons we are proud to be hosting the awards once again, even though it’s virtual and not in person.