LEIGH teachers could be up for the 'Oscars' of the teaching profession.

Parents, colleagues, former pupils and school children are invited to nominate their favourite teacher or teaching assistant for the 2002 Teaching Awards, in partnership with BT.

A National Awards Ceremony will be screened on BBC 1 and Regional Awards Ceremonies will take place across the country where hundreds of thousands of pounds in cash and equipment will be awarded to winners' schools.

To make a nomination, log onto www.teachingawards.com, click on 'Nominate your teacher for an award in 2002 now!' and fill in the nomination page.