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The panel are looking for services that respond to local need and work directly with parents and young children. This could be Parent and Toddler Groups, community groups or groups/businesses providing sessional activities to parents and children such as play, child development, parent support, physical activities, life skills, social interaction.
They can be a volunteer service or a private business or part of a community hub but must be a member of Early Years Wales
The panel is looking for services or projects, with an inclusive approach to improving the lives of young children and their families, supporting them to build connections with the community and inspiring a sense of Cynefin.
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This can be an individual, a setting or a business who has shown the way with new approaches and ideas to support children to thrive. Innovation can take many forms. We are looking to recognise creative thinking and the impact of innovative practice on the children and families’ experience.
For example:
The list is endless tell us what makes you unique.
This setting can be any kind of registered provision. This award is looking at how settings use their own outdoor space and the wider spaces around them.
The panel is looking to recognise a setting that has created or makes use of outdoor spaces in an engaging and inspirational way.
Activities that promote well-being, creativity, first-hand learning experiences, and a deeper connection with nature are sought. As are, settings that make the most of their space, whether that is big or small.
A home based childcare setting that is driven by their passion for supporting early years children and delivering quality childcare. They can be a childminder working alone or one with assistants. They produce a safe, stimulating and engaging home environment where children are encouraged to play, learn and thrive.
A setting who is driven by their passion for supporting early years children and delivering quality childcare. The main focus is to produce a safe, clean, stimulating environment where children are encouraged to play, learn and thrive. The setting holds their staff in the highest regard and has excellent links with parents, external partners and the local community. They have a wide range of resources to offer enhanced play activities.
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