Amanda Jeffrey, a childminder from Consett, County Durham, earned the Big Anti-Bullying award in recognition of her inclusive practice and promotion of positive behaviour to the children in her care.
To achieve the national award, childminders, schools and local authorities have to demonstrate they take bullying and inclusion seriously and meet the scheme’s strict criteria.
Ms Jeffrey said, ‘When I heard about the award only schools and organisations could apply, so I suggested they open it up to childminders too.
‘A lot of the requirements of the award I was already doing, such as promoting positive social development, sharing, and teaching children what behaviour makes others happy.
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