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The winners of the first ever Outstanding Member Awards have been revealed at a ceremony hosted by broadcaster Jenni Trent-Hughes.

 

The awards recognise innovation and commitment in the early years sector and were attended by around 600 delegates at the 无码天堂鈥檚 annual conference, .

 

 

 

Kate first attended Bright Sparks as a child, while her mother worked as manager at the setting. She later trained with the 无码天堂 and eventually took over from her mother as manager. Despite challenges, Kate has lobbied local councillors, local schools and the local MP to ensure the setting鈥檚 survival, while also seeing the setting progressing from a 鈥榞ood鈥� to an 鈥榦utstanding鈥� Ofsted rating.

 

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Outstanding early years team

 

Based in a military town, Steady Steps is based in a location that sees a high level of parent absenteeism. The team recognised that children in their care often struggle with anxiety and anger. Manager Julie created the role of Emotional Health coordinator, who she now works with to provide specialist emotional support.

 

 

 

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Outstanding newcomer

 

Lydia first joined this setting on a work experience placement, before training for an NVQ. She is now a full-time member of the team and key worker for 19 children, while also studying for a foundation degree. She is described by her team as a 鈥測oung star鈥�.

 

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Lifetime achievement

Carol Imms, volunteer at Mill Lane Pre-school Association, Broxbourne

 

Carol spent 40 years as Permanent Secretary at Mill Lane Pre-school, working hard to ensure the smooth running of the organisation so that other members of staff could concentrate on taking care of the children. Working on countless fundraising events, she has helped ensure that the setting has access to the latest equipment and opportunities.