Chloe Winter teaches Class 1 at Mackenzie Thorpe Centre where she is described as a "ray of sunshine."

Despite being in her first year of teaching, Chloe has quickly got to know her pupils well, developed engaging and stimulating lessons, and formed strong bonds with her teaching assistants and pupils' families.

One parent wrote in to say: "Chloe has gone above and beyond making my son feel settled and loved. He has come on in leaps and bounds, and his confidence is beaming."

World-renowned artist Mackenzie Thorpe sent a personal message to Chloe and fellow People's Choice winner Emma Wise, below: