Grahame Maxwell

A NORTH Yorkshire teacher and the chief constable of North Yorkshire Police have been recognised in the Queens birthday honours.

Judy Moorhouse, the first female chair of the General Teaching Council for England (GTC), has taught at Richmond School since 1974.

Ms Moorhouse, who received an OBE for her services to education, began her teaching career in 1971 and has been a member of the council since its inception in 2000 as an NUT representative. She was elected as chair in 2004.

Chief executive of the GTC, Keith Bartley, said: Judys energy and passion have involved her in many national roles in education, while still retaining her role as a class teacher in North Yorkshire. She has served as a youth worker and worked on the international stage on behalf of teachers and learners in the Commonwealth, and she is a constant advocate on matters of equality and human rights.

Judys dedication to young people shines through her time as a council member of the GTC and more recently as council chair. She is a champion of the GTC Achieve network, devoted to promoting racial equality in schools.

Ms Moorhouse, 59, who lives in Richmond, said: I am absolutely delighted to receive this award. The most important thing for me is to thank all my colleagues at Richmond School and on the General Teaching Council, without whom it would never have been possible.

North Yorkshire Police chief constable Grahame Maxwell was honoured with The Queens Police Medal.

Also honoured were: ñ OBE C Hugh Richard Vaughan Morgan-Williams. Chair, Canford Group. For services to business in the North-East (Thirsk).

ñ MBE C Geoffrey Keith Rennie.

For voluntary service to the community in North Yorkshire.

11:43am Tuesday 24th June 2008

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