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The sky's the limit for the winners of this year's Aim High awards, which once again set out to reward high-flying partnerships between schools and companies, reports Harvey McGavin
When it comes to school-industry collaborations, the Aim High awards celebrate the best in the business. Last year's winners, including such diverse operations as confectionery giant Cadbury's and a small family-run hotel, pick up their prizes at a presentation ceremony in London today. So the search starts now for the company with the most enterprising approach to school-industry links in 1998.
Dubbed a "kitemark of excellence" by schools minister Stephen Byers, the awards attracted more than 300 entries last year. But results are more important than resources, and every scheme has to show positive effects in the classroom. The judges, led by Qualifications and Curriculum Authority chief executive Nick Tate, will also seek evidence of employee involvement and partnership development.
Certificates and trophies go to winning companies in three main categories - curriculum support, teacher and management development and extra-curricular support.
Five special awards are reserved for companies employing fewer than 50 people, and for those that tackle under-achievement, improve primary literacy and numeracy, support students with special needs, and demonstrate a consortium approach.
On top of the obvious benefits of involvement, those schools associated with the successful companies receive up to £1,000.
The awards, sponsored by BT, are organised by Business in the Community (BITC), and supported by the education business partnerships of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, The Department for Education and Employment and The TES.
BT managing director Bill Cockburn highlights the value of such collaboration. He says: "The future of every business depends on the nation's skills base. BT is backing the awards to help tackle under-achievement, unlock the potential of every student and increase our international competitiveness." luxury apartments Ohio Bogart Landing Apartments is Sandusky’s newest and only gated
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