A Putney headteacher will be flying to America this summer after earning a place at a teaching event.

Jonathan Brough, headmaster of Hurlingham School, Putney Bridge Road, is one of five British teachers invited to this year’s Discovery Education Summer Institute, an education programme in the US.

British primary school teachers were invited to apply by making a video, capturing how they are transforming teaching and learning, and the judges were particularly impressed with Jonathan’s short film.

He was chosen for enthusiasm in teaching with technology and will fly to the states in July, where he will join over 100 educators at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.

Jonathan said: “I’m delighted to have been chosen to attend the Discovery Education Summer Institute. The opportunity for networking, and to share best practice with educators from around the world, will be so valuable and I know that the experience will benefit our school hugely.

“Today’s pupils will grow up to be global citizens, and everything we teach them should be informed by that worldwide panorama. I’m looking forward to discovering new ideas, technology and culture and to sharing these to enhance pupil learning here at Hurlingham.”

The Discovery Education Summer Institute, which is in its 13th year, connects teachers from around the world to share the latest ideas and technology through professional development and networking.

In the UK Discovery Education works with 6000 primary schools, reaching 1.8million pupils via Discovery Education Coding and the digital learning service Discovery Education Espresso.

Chris Nash, head of Community at Discovery Education UK added:

“We’re delighted to invite Jonathan to join the 2018 Discovery Education Summer Institute. His experience in the US will benefit the whole school, providing opportunities to work with teachers from around the world and bringing innovation to every classroom.”

To learn more visit www.discoveryeducation.co.uk