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The Music For Youth Schools Proms at the Royal Albert Hall provided the backdrop for the awards where Tom Rainbow of Malorees Junior School in London was presented his award for Lifetime Achievement. Photo by Chris Christodoulou
Andy Burnham, the former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport presented the Secondary School Music Teacher of the Year Award to Tara Thorn of Painsley Catholic College in Stoke. Photo by Chris Christodoulou
New Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Schools and Learners Sarah McCarthy-Fry presented the Newly Qualified Music Teacher of the Year Award to Hannah Powell of Crown Woods School in Eltham. Photo by Chris Christodoulou
Frances McMillan receives her award for Primary School Music Teacher of the Year from former Culture Secretary Andy Burnham. Photo by Chris Christodoulou.
Ed Balls, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families presented the awards for Special Education Needs Music Teacher of the Year to Kirstie Byrne of Marjorie McClure School in Kent. Photo by Chris Christodoulou
Dan Jones, winner of the Classic FM Peripatetic Music Teacher of the Year Award, receives his prize from Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families at the 2008 Music For Youth Schools Prom. Photo by Chris Christodoulou