A DEDICATED teacher who has improved the lives of some of the most vulnerable children across the country is among those from Worcestershire being recognised in the New Year Honours.

Sarah Vaughan, the deputy headteacher of Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit in Worcester, has been awarded a MBE in His Majesty The King’s list for services to education.

The teacher leads Perryfields' work for the Department for Education National Behaviour Hubs Programme which supports schools as far afield as Kent and Carlisle to improve their behaviour culture and develop their inclusive practice. 

After hearing the news she said: “I am humbled and very honoured to be receiving this award and I feel very lucky to have worked with amazing colleagues over the years.

Worcester News: TEACHER: Sarah VaughanTEACHER: Sarah Vaughan (Image: Perryfield Primary Pupil Referral Unit)

"I love my job at Perryfields and feel incredibly fortunate to meet and collaborate with inspirational people in supporting similar schools across the country."

Worcester News: MBE: Sarah VaughanMBE: Sarah Vaughan (Image: Perryfields Primary PRU)

Pete Hines, headteacher of Perryfields, said “I am absolutely delighted that the incredible impact Sarah is having in schools across the country has been recognised in this way.

"Her skill, dedication and hard work are an inspiration to us all."

Trudy Berlet, of Worcester, receives an MBE for service to midwifery. 

Worcester News: AWARD: Trudy Berlet receiving a gold awardAWARD: Trudy Berlet receiving a gold award (Image: NHS)We reported on Trudy last year when she received a gold award from NHS England - the highest honour of NHS England's National Chief Nursing and Chief Midwifery Officer Awards.

"This honour is a huge surprise and a privilege," she said.

Worcester News: MBE: Trudy BerletMBE: Trudy Berlet (Image: Supplied by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust)"I am hugely grateful to be nominated."

Sarah Shingler, chief nursing officer at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “I am so pleased that Trudy has been honoured in this way, recognising the amazing care that she has delivered, and continues to deliver. She is a dedicated and passionate midwife."

Andrew Grant Duncan, of Worcester, has received an OBE for services to the community in Worcestershire.

Mr Duncan, who qualified as a solicitor in 1970, served as a chairman of governors at Malvern Girls College, a governor at the Elms School in Colwall, Abberley Hall School and the University of Worcester; as well as Under Sheriff for the County of Worcester.

He was also appointed as Deputy Lieutenant for Worcestershire in 2006.

Others receiving honours include: 

 

  • Suzette Davenport, of Worcester - chairperson of the National Driver Offending Retraining Scheme -  awarded a MBE for services to road safety.

  • Susan Hornby, of Malvern - the co-founder and headteacher of The Bridge School Malvern - awarded a MBE for services to disadvantaged children. 

  • Keith Wyn Sorrell, of Worcester - chief executive officer of Windsor Academy Trust -  awarded a MBE for services to education.

  • Karen Humphries, of Worcester - assessor and Duke of Edinburgh award manager at Nunnery Wood High School, Worcester - awarded BEM for services to young people

 

The Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire Beatrice Grant, said: “I am delighted Worcestershire residents have been recognised. 

"In awarding these honours The King is recognising the achievements of people from all walks of life for the work they do, either in public life or within their communities.

"These are the people who really make a difference to the lives of those around them and I send them my sincere congratulations.”

Among the familiar names receiving honours this year are singer Shirley Bassey being made a Dame; broadcaster Tony Blackburn who is receiving an OBE; actress Emilia Clarke who is receiving a MBE and Glastonbury co-founder Michael Eavis who has been knighted.