There were some really tough decisions to take, from a record number of entries with many inspriring stories to tell. It is a privilege to see the wonderful work going on throughout the early years sector, and a huge achievement to make it to the shortlists.
Tickets for the awards dinner on 27 September at the Brewery, London, will be available early next week - go to www.nurseryworldawards.com or contact kate.wayte@markallengroup.com.
ORGANISATIONS
Nursery of the Year
- Atelier Nursery
- Blois Meadow Day Nursery
- Cowgate Under 5s Centre
- Manor House Nursery School
- Roundabout Nursery
Pre-School of the Year
- Gingerbread Pre-School
- Little Learners Pre-School
- Magdalen Gates Pre-School
- Parktown Pre-School
- Woodlands Pre-school at Manor House Nursery
School Early Years Team
- No award given
Nursery Chain of the Year
- Chapter One Childcare
- Fit n Fun Kids Daycare Nursery
- London Early Years Foundation
- Snapdragons
- Tiny Toez
INDIVIDUALS
E Nursery Manager
- Keri Allen, Sparklers Private Nursery
- Wendy Feddon, Stone Eden
- Carolynn Fletcher, Swineshead Pre-School
- Helen Magan, Bluecoat School
- Tina Thomson, abc Nursery LLP
Nursery Operations/Regional Manager
- Lucy Hoban, Kids Planet
- Sarah Rotundo, Co-operative Childcare
- Louise Rupchand, Fennies
Early Years Professional/Early Years Teacher
- Nicola Saunders, Hale Day Nursery
- Kathryn Learner, Bright Horizons UK
Nursery Practitioner
- Chloe Amos, Stone Eden
- Jill Purves, Chapter One Childcare
- Natalie Jones, Kiddi Caru
- Sam Laxton, Co-operative Childcare
- Sarah Lofting, Manor House Nursery School
- Hannah Reeves, Schools Out (Elmscot Group)
- Heather Watson, Bright Horizons UK
Newcomer
- Maisie Collin, Maisie Poppins
- Jenny James, Kids Planet
- Martina Nawrot, Hungry Caterpillar
- Emma Packer, Fennies
Trainer
- Claire Burgess, Norland
- Fiona Cann and Sara Sprague, Tots on Tour
Childminder
- Maisie Collin, Maisie Poppins
- Joanne Hall
- Samantha McKenna
L Outstanding Contribution
- Mary Barlow, Totem Pole
- Sally Forster, Kidzone Cranwell
- Debbie Lalley, Lark Lane Pre-school
- Penny Webb
INITIATIVES
M Provision for Two-Year-Olds
- Bluecoat School and Nursery
- Happy Kids Childcare
- Jeffreys Corner
- Little Me Day Nurseries
- Old Station Nursery
Working with Parents
- Action for Children
- Elmscot Group parent workshops
- Fit N Fun Kids – Young mums will achieve
- Leicestershire County Council parent play project
Inclusive Practice
- Booktrust Stories Tour
- Elvetham Heath SENCo team, Bright Horizons
- ENCo Handbook, Cambridgeshire County Council
- Stramongate Nursery - The Well Being Initiative
Team Development
- Clockwork Day Nursery
- The Hollies
- Kidzone Cranwell
- Seymour House
- Springboard Opportunity Group
Business Development
- GNG Nursery
- Happy Kids Childcare
- Tootsies
R Nursery Food
- Hale Day Nursery
- Snapdragons Nursery
- Tootsies
- Triangle House Day Nursery
Enabling Environments
- Butterfly Den
- Co-operative Childcare Falmer
- Elmscot Day Nursery
- Kids Planet Wow Factors
- Swineshead Pre-School
- Tall Trees Kindergarten
- Teasel Nursery School-on-the-Marina
Website
- Elmscot Group
- Little Me Day Nurseries
- Micklands Pre-school
- Paint Pots Preschool and Nursery
Community Support
- Bright Horizons Foundation
- Fit n Fun Kids
- Tootsies
EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES
Under-threes
- No award
Three to Fives
- Beleduc Farmyard Hand Puppet Set
- Community Playthings Playframe
- Playforce Early Years Scrambler Sets
- Totem Pole Awe and Wonder (Fairies)
Staff resources
- Bookstart Corner Two-Year-Old pack
- Child Development for Early Years Students and Practitioners, Sally Neaum, Sage
- Effective and Caring Leadership in the Early Years, Iram Siraj and Elaine Hallet, Sage
- Effective Assessment in the EYFS, Jan Dubiel, Sage
- Playing and Learning Outdoors, Jan White, Routledge
- The Power of Physical Play, Siren
Best of luck, everybody!