Thank you for participating in
National Early Years Teacher Day 2023
See you again next year!
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National Early Years Teacher of the Year 2023 winners
Jessica Reeds
National Early Years Teacher
Iwan Eley
Men in the Early Years (MITEY)
Charlotte Barry
Trainee Early Years Teacher
Katie Davies
Experienced Early Years Teacher
Celebrate the very first ever National Early Years Teacher Day!
National Early Years Teacher Day was created after realising something was amiss. The calendar was full of awareness days for a variety of causes but where was the recognition for Early Years Teachers and their invaluable contribution to our children?
National Early Years Teacher Day is a celebration of the invaluable role that Early Years Teachers play in classrooms and settings. You can show your appreciation for the effort and commitment they devote to supporting teaching by getting involved and nominating a deserving colleague for the title of National Early Years Teacher of the Year 2023!
OUR PARTNERS
What is National Early Years Teacher Day?
National Early Years Teacher Day is an awareness day taking place on 19th of April 2023. Nurseries and other early years settings across the country will celebrate their own Early Years Teachers and nominate their champions for our National Early Years Teacher of the Year Awards.
This is the first year the whole nation celebrates the hard work and commitment of Early Years Teachers. In the coming years, the National Early Years Teacher day will be happening on every third Wednesday of April.
Learn, engage and inspire!
Playdough Workshop
Learn how to express emotions and feelings through play!
Mindfulness Workshop
Check in with your thoughts and internal sensations
Origami bookmarks #1
Learn how to make easy animal bookmarks that children will love!
Origami bookmarks #2
Make paper bookmarks and share your new skills with your class!
Prizes
Each winner of the National Early Years Teacher of the Year Award will receive a beautiful glass trophy engraved with their name, as well as a certificate recognising their outstanding achievement. In addition, they will receive a £100 Amazon voucher to spend as they please.
Winners will be notified on the 19th April by phone, and their prizes will be arranged within two weeks of notification.
While only four national winners will be selected, we believe that every Early Years Teacher deserves recognition for their hard work and dedication. That’s why every nominee will receive a certificate acknowledging their nomination for the award. We want to celebrate the contributions of all teachers who make a difference in the lives of young children.