The very early years of a child’s life are key in shaping their lifelong learning, development, and achievements. Working in partnership with parents and carers, early years teams deliver the early learning experiences that provide the foundation of children’s educational journeys, ensuring that every child has the best possible start in life. The Early Years Team of the Year Award recognises those teams whose dedication and commitment have helped transform children’s early learning and development.
We are looking for stories that demonstrate the positive impact early years teams have had on an individual child, a group of children, their families, or the wider community.
The 2023 Awards are now closed. Please register your interest for the 2024 Awards here.
In its second year, this category is open to teams working in any type of early years setting educating children from birth to five, or Foundation Stages 1 and 2. All teams entering must operate within the relevant EYFS staff:child ratio for their age group and setting.
We welcome entries from school-based and PVI group-based providers.
To maximise your nominee’s chances of success. we recommend you address the points below when writing your entry.
Note: Please read the 'Points to cover' prior to making your entry.