Outstanding teachers and school support staff have been recognised at the 2018 Essex Teaching Awards.

The Essex County Council-run event celebrates excellence in education and highlights the outstanding work of teachers and other staff in the county’s schools.

Brian Pratt, of the Bromfords School and Sixth Form College, in Wickford, claimed a lifetime achievement award.

New Teacher of the Year was awarded to Verity Jones, at the Castledon School, Wickford.

While Martin Ing, of the Castledon School, was highly commended in the Special School Teacher of the Year category.

The annual awards took place at Hamptons Sports and Leisure Centre in Chelmsford.