A North Tyneside primary teacher has been named as one of the best in the UK for science after going above and beyond to inspire students with interactive lessons.
Amy Banks, from Greenfields Community Primary School in Wideopen, was nominated for the award by head teacher, Gemma Robertson, in recognition of her efforts to engage the children in science.
The 30-year-old has been a teacher for around nine years and in that time has been Science Lead Practitioner for North Tyneside Learning Trust - a role that saw her not only teach her own pupils but also support 30 schools across North Tyneside in the subject.
