HISTORIC PRESS RELEASE : Award winning school staff visit Number 10 [February 2010]

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 9 February 2010.

Ten award-winning support staff recognised for their outstanding contribution to their schools have visited Downing Street.

The staff, including a school cleaner, a catering manager, an IT specialist and a teaching assistant, received special ‘support staff awards’ from the National Association of School Business Management after they were nominated by their fellow staff and pupils.

On Tuesday, the winners celebrated their achievements with a behind-the-scenes look at Number 10, where they met the Prime Minister’s wife Sarah Brown.

The Prime Minister said:

“Support staff work incredibly hard behind the scenes to ensure schools across the country run smoothly. They play an important role in school life and have made a valuable contribution to improving the standard of education which is now at an all time high.

“These winners are highly respected, esteemed and appreciated by their colleagues and pupils. These awards give rightful recognition for their hard work and I’m very pleased these staff are having their day in the spotlight.”