Interview with first BTEC tutor of the year

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A South Thames College teacher has won Outstanding Tutor of the Year at the first national BTEC awards.



Euthan Newman, who teaches health and social care, was praised by judges for his outstanding commitment to his students.

"I'm very grateful for this honour and I will continue trying to be a teacher worthy of the term 'outstanding'." Mr Newman told FE News.

Nearly one million UK students, aged 16 and up, are studying for BTEC qualifications, which cover subjects from sports to science.

The awards ceremony was held at the Royal Society of Arts, in London, on 7 July, attended by education leaders and policy makers including Skills Minister John Hayes.
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