Awards have been presented to a number of professionals working in the childcare sector in Pembrokeshire.

They were presented recently at the fourth annual Childcare Partnership awards ceremony at the Cleddau Bridge Hotel in Pembroke Dock.

The evening celebrated the excellence and diversity of childcare in Pembrokeshire and also acknowledged the high quality and variety of provision that the county enjoys.

The awards were presented by Pembrokeshire County Councillor cabinet member for children, young people, learning and the Welsh language, Huw George, presented awards to a number of professionals working in the childcare sector across the county.

The winners of the awards for 2009/10 were:

CHILDMINDERS

In recognition of their commitment to Flying Start by meeting the criteria required: Penni Barnikel, Emma Reynolds, Nicola Keay,,Alison Thomas, Joanie Rickards and Susan Roblin.

In recognition of commitment to childminding (five years or more): Beverley Raymond, Linsey Llewellyn, Awena Wilson, Lorna Faichney, Mark Griffiths, Margaret Jones, Catherine Rawlings, Michaela Pritchard, Debbie Smith, Miranda Lloyd, Jackie Gwyther, Nicola Williams, Jacqueline Cardy, Rosalind Kendrick, Jayne Kenniford, Rosetta Jones, Julie Morgan, Sharon Gregory, Karon Williams, John Keohane, Kelly Phillips, Anne-Marie Hancock.

Long Service Award - Bronze (10 years or more): Karen Irving, Trudy Sharp.

Long Service Award - Silver (20 years or more): Jill Youngs, Isobel Bowen, Julie Badham, Amanda Morris-Rees, Shirley Brazier.

DAY NURSERIES

New Achievers - in recognition of their commitment to provide high quality childcare: Noah's Ark, Narberth.

Long Service Award - Bronze (10 years or more): Puddleducks, Tenby.

OUT OF SCHOOL

CLUBS

Long Service Award - Bronze (10 years or more): Happy Days Out of School Club, Milford Haven.

WALES PPA/MYM AWARDS

New achievers - in recognition of their commitment to provide high quality childcare: Dwylo Caredig, Llandudoch.

Long Service Award - Bronze (10 years or more): Cylch Meithrin Llandysilio; Bright Buds Playgroup; Goodwick and District Playgroup; Little Acorns Playgroup.

Long Service Award - Gold (30 years or more): Cylch Meithrin Maenclochog; Cylch Meithrin Llandudoch; Cylch Meithrin Eglwyswrw; Fishguard Playgroup.

TRAINING AWARDS - CHILDMINDERS

EYDCP Training - In recognition of commitment and continuous self development through attending five or more EYDCP training sessions between April 2009 and March 2010: Tracey Mathias, Pembroke; Michaela Pritchard, Llandstadwell; Vicci John, Spittal; Gwawr Davies, Goodwick; Heather Davies, Kilgetty; Amanda Morris-Rees, Tenby; Adele Macintosh, Fishguard, and Llinos Bowen, Crymych.

TRAINING AWARDS - DAY NURSERIES

EYDCP Training: In recognition of commitment and continuous self development through attending five or more EYDCP training sessions between April 2009 and March 2010: Mair Manning, Golden Manor; Jamie Richards, Happy Days, Fishguard; Rachel Stanmore, Happy Days, Milford Haven; Suzy Armstrong, Happy Days, Fishguard; Amanda Palmer, Y Nyth Kindergarten; Eleri Wilson, Happy Days, Crymych; Keeley Garvey, Tots Nursery.

TRAINING AWARDS - OUT OF SCHOOL CLUBS

EYDCP Training - in recognition of commitment and continuous self development through attending five or more EYDCP training sessions between April 2009 and March 2010: Lisa Curtis, Broad Haven ASC.

TRAINING AWARDS - WALES PPA/MYM

EYDCP Training - in recognition of commitment and continuous self development through attending five or more EYDCP training sessions between April 2009 and March 2010: Emma Jenkins, Cylch Meithrin Croesgoch and Michelle Thomas, Tavernspite Playgroup.

GERIAU BACH LEVEL FOUR AWARD

In recognition of attaining a HE Certificate Level 4 in Welsh and Bilingualism in Early Years: Sandi Sinclair, Tabernacle Kindergarten; Adele Macintosh, Fishguard and Penni Barnikel, Pembroke.

PEMBROKESHIRE HEALTH PROMOTING PRE-SCHOOL SCHEME

In recognition of the work carried out around health promotion with children, staff and parents and who have achieved accreditation from the Welsh Assembly Government during 2009/10 - Phase One: Bloomfield Day Nursery; Busy Bees Nursery; Cylch Meithrin Arberth; Cylch Meithrin Casmael; Golden Manor Nursery; Puddleducks Day Nursery; Tabernacle Kindergarten and Tots Pre-School Nursery.

In recognition of the work carried out around health promotion with children, staff and parents and who have achieved accreditation from the Welsh Assembly Government during 2009/10 – Phase Two: Bright Start Day Nursery; Dyddiau Difyr; Happy Days Childcare Centre, Fishguard; Happy Days Childcare, Haverfordwest; Withybush Crèche.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

In recognition of attaining the Wales PPA Quality Assurance Scheme: Monkton Priory Flying Start Playgroup; Santes Ffair Playgroup; Tabernacle Kindergarten; Pembroke Dock Community School Flying Start Playgroup and Goodwick and District Playgroup.

ESTYN

Three-year-old funded groups who have been ESTYN inspected: Cylch Meithrin Croesgoch; Cylch Meithrin Eglwyswrw; Camrose and Roch Playgroup; Clarbeston Road Playgroup; Little Acorns Playgroup and Pinocchio Playgroup, Milford Haven.