National Annual Awards Shortlists of Entries
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Drum roll please! Congratulations to all those who entered and especially to the shortlisted settings.
Partnership with Families
| Application Title | Service Name |
| Adapting to the New Norm | Roots and Wings |
| Dear Theo | Kentstown Montessori School |
| A Family Journey | Creative Kids and Co |
Transitions for Children
| Application Title | Service Name |
| Bringing the hug button to life in Bambi’s | Bambi’s Greenpark |
| Buttercup Childcare-Transition for Children | Buttercup Childcare |
| Dear Saoirse | Kentstown Montessori School |
Leadership for Inclusion
| Nominee | Service Name |
| Louise McCabe | Happy Kids Playgroup, T/A Happy Kids Preschool & Montessori |
| Nickola Cullen | Beverton Preschool |
| Una Mulvihill | Catkins Early Years Service |
Pedagogical Leader award
| Nominee | Service Name |
| Eilish Balfe | Happy Days |
| Eileen Murphy | Apple Tree Farm Montessori |
| Lisa Nash | Naíonra Montessori Lusca |
Learning Story of the Year
| Application title | Service Name |
| ‘They are all gone off’ Faye putting her teddies to sleep | Maynooth Day Nursery – Kildare |
| Elise’s Grand Designs | Kidz@Play Playschool & Afterschool – Kildare |
| Petra’s Ponies | Kidz@Play Playschool & Afterschool – Kildare |
| To Infinity and Beyond | Kidz@Play Playschool & Afterschool – Kildare |
Emergent Curriculum
| Application title | Service Name |
| The birdhouses | The ABC Club – Meath |
| Pirate Grace | Cheeky Cherubs Early Years Schools Bishopstown – Cork |
| Growing An Equitable World | Cheeky Cherubs Early Years Schools Ballincollig – Cork |
Newcomer Award
| Application title | Service Name |
| The Post Office @ Kate’s Montessori | Kate’s Montessori – Cork |
| Stay connected by Ashvale Crèche | Ashvale Créche – Wicklow |
| Our Biodiversity Corner | Cairdeas Community Childcare – Westmeath |
Inspired Practice
| Application title | Service Name |
| Best And Truthful Practice | Cheeky Cherubs Early Years Schools Ballincollig – Cork |
| Forest School | Naíonra na Seanscoile – Dublin |
| Friendship during a Pandemic | Happy Days, Ratoath – Meath |
| “Covid-19: An opportunity rather than a challenge!” | Giggles Playschool – Kildare |
Click here to register for the Awards.
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