Teach Early Years Awards Press Pack 2024

We wouldn’t be able to run the Teach Early Years Awards without the kind support of our judging panel. We’d like to extend our thanks to all those below for their help. JUNE O’SULLIVAN MBE June O’Sullivan MBE is CEO of the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), one of London’s largest charitable social enterprises, operating 40 nurseries in some of London’s most disadvantaged areas. An inspiring speaker, author, podcaster and expert on early years, social business and child poverty, June is a tireless ‘disruptor’. She strives to make society a better place for all children and their families. Visit leyf.org.uk EMMA DAVIS Emma is an early years lecturer having previously managed an outstanding preschool. She is a PhD student, forest school leader and mental health first aider. Emma is a regular contributor to Teach Early Years, both in print and online, sharing inspiring ideas and best practice as well as book reviews. She particularly enjoys outdoor play, picture books and loose parts play. Follow Emma on Twitter at @EmmaDee77 JAMEL C CAMPBELL Jamel is an early years educator, consultant and author. He’s been in the industry for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s Men in the Early Years ambassadors. Jamel is passionate about the importance of having a diverse and inclusive workforce, curriculum and pedagogy. He also offers training workshops based around representation and staff wellbeing. Follow him on Twitter at @JamelCarly CHERYL HADLAND Cheryl Hadland is founder and chair of Tops Day Nurseries, a group of eco- sustainable childcare settings across the south coast. Cheryl is an advocate for sustainable practices within the early years sector, implementing green initiatives such as reducing plastic use, cutting waste and using eco-friendly resources. She is also dedicated to supporting career growth opportunities for staff through the Aspire Training Team. Visit topsdaynurseries.co.uk LAURA ENGLAND Laura England, also known as Little Miss Early Years, is an early years teacher with an MA in education, an award-winning author, play advocate, columnist, podcast host and early years millennial. She specialises in loose parts play, open-ended environments and learning through play. Visit instagram.com/ littlemissearlyyears SUE COWLEY Sue is an experienced teacher, writer and presenter, specialising in behaviour management, creative teaching and learning. A qualified primary school teacher, she helps to run her local preschool, as chair of the management committee. She is the author of Learning Behaviours: A Practical Guide to Self-Regulation in the Early Years and The Ultimate Guide to Mark Making in the Early Years. Visit suecowley.co.uk MEET THE JUDGES 3