LeicestershireLive Education Awards 2021 will celebrate and honour the brilliant work and achievements of our best schools and further education colleges. The virtual awards will launch on Monday, August 2 and will recognise the outstanding students, teachers and support staff from our region who have made a real difference or gone that extra mile to succeed. Categories will include Music Excellence, Science and Maths, Beating the Odds and Headteacher of the Year to name a few.

After the nomination closing date on Friday, October 15, three finalists will be shortlisted within each category by the judging panel. The winners will then be announced at the virtual awards which will be streamed live online on Thursday, December 9, 2021.