A PSYCHOLOGIST from Keighley who sharpens young minds to achieve academic excellence has been honoured with a national education award.

Jon Finn runs Tougher Minds, which developed a Personal Brain Management programme to boost pupils’ performance. Based on neuroscience, PBM has attracted interest from the Department for Education.

Mr Finn teamed up with Colfe’s School, London, and earned the education initiative prize at the Independent School Awards. PBM is credited with a 50 per cent increase in GCSE grades.