Teaching Awards 2026

The Classical Association Teaching Awards aim to recognise outstanding teaching and/or innovative pre-university education initiatives. Prizes of £500 each are awarded annually to individuals or school/college-based projects whose work is felt to have had a significant and positive impact on the teaching of Classics in the UK. With huge thanks to our award sponsor, Cambridge University Press, and part-sponsor, the National Extension College. 

Huge congratulations to our 2026 winners!

2026 WINNERS

Lifetime Achievement: Tim Cooper, King Edward VI High School for Girls

Outstanding State Sector Initiative (part-sponsored by the NEC): Exeter College

Outstanding New Teacher: Isabelle Chasey, Christ’s Hospital

Innovative Pedagogy: Simon Beasley, King Edward VI Five Ways

Making Classics more Inclusive (sponsored by CUP): Eugénie Fernandes, Liverpool Greek Academy

Cross-Sector Partnerships: Streatham & Clapham High School

Simon Beasley
Eugénie Fernandes
Isabelle Chasey
Lola Johnson
Jennifer Green
Lucy Riseborough and Oliver Maynard
Tim Cooper

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