The team from The Legacy Project at Divine Days Community CIC have been selected from thousands of nominations to win a Pearson National Teaching Silver Award.

Honoured with a Silver Award for Impact Through Partnership, they have been recognised at national level for their outstanding commitment to changing the lives of the young people they work with every day.

The Legacy Project is a supported internship programme for young adults with additional needs, learning disabilities and/ or physical disabilities, who are living and learning in West Lancashire. The project works collaboratively with the community, business partners and the local college, and is founded on the core principles of empowering and enabling to promote cohesion and a workforce of young people who are supported to make a valued contribution to their society.

The Legacy Project has now been shortlisted to win one of just 16 Gold Awards, which will be announced and celebrated at a gala ceremony in London on 25 November and televised on the BBC, with winners showcased on BBC’s The One Show. The honours have been announced on National Thank a Teacher Day, an annual event celebrating the role of educators across the UK for the valued role they play in communities and shaping young people.

Katie Whitehead, Managing Director of Divine Days Community CIC says:

“We are so humbled by the Award of the Silver Pearson Teaching award. Our work collaborative efforts with local businesses and the local college, has given us a great platform to showcase our interns with additional needs within a workplace setting, and see them thrive. Our team of job coaches work tirelessly to ensure both the student and placement partner can thrive.

“Thank you to everybody who has played a part in the success and achievements of The Legacy Project. We can’t wait to attend the prestigious event in London in November and wish all of the finalists the best of luck!”

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