A Merton teacher has been named one of London’s top practitioners.

Tracey Lewis, a post 16 advisory teacher for Merton’s Virtual School received a ‘commitment award’ at the AimHigher London Practitioner Awards recently.

Ms Lewis was praised for the support she gives individual students and how she helps some of the boroughs most vulnerable kids access university.

Merton’s cabinet member for education, Councillor Caroline Cooper-Marbiah was delighted that Tracey was recognised for the extra effort she puts in to the profession.

"I would like to congratulate Tracey on winning this award," she said.

"Her hard work and dedication to the pupils she works with is commendable and a reflection of the wonderful education services in Merton.”

The practitioner awards celebrates the achievements, and endeavours of staff within schools, colleges, universities and local authorities who go the extra mile in the spirit of opening up educational opportunities to all and selects staff who have shown exceptional achievements.