For National Thank a Teacher Day 2026, we are proud to have worked with a fantastic group of partners helping us celebrate teachers and support staff across the UK.
The Department for Education is responsible for children’s services and education, including early years, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England.
Their vision is to provide world-class education, training and care for everyone, whatever their background. It will make sure that everyone has the chance to reach their potential, and live a more fulfilled life. It will also create a more productive economy, so that our country is fit for the future.
This National Thank a Teacher Day, Tesco has partnered with The Teaching Awards Trust and The Sun to celebrate teachers and support staff across the UK. As part of the campaign, Tesco is giving 100 schools the chance to receive £1,000 worth of fruit and vegetables through its Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme. Say thank you and help your school get £1,000 worth of fruit and veg.
How it works
Send a free thank-you e-card to a teacher or member of support staff by 17th June to be in time for Thank a Teacher Day
Your school can then apply for a Tesco grant worth £1,000 of fruit and vegetables- don’t worry, they have until 1st July to get their application in
Tesco will award 100 grants to schools across the UK, with the winners receiving their grants in September in time for the new school year.
Helping schools build healthier futures. Through its Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme, Tesco is helping children discover fruit and vegetables, try new foods and build healthier habits for life. Teachers and support staff make this possible every day. Whether they’re encouraging children to try something new, bringing food education to life or helping healthy choices become part of everyday learning, their impact goes far beyond the classroom.
Get involved
It's easy to get involved in the Thank A Teacher campaign. By choosing us, you’ll be making a big difference in raising the profile of the teaching profession and highlighting the positive impact teachers and school leaders have in our society.