Nursery World - Early years experts awarded New Year Honours

Early years consultant Wendy Scott and Professor Iram Siraj have been awarded OBEs in the New Year Honours List.

Both Ms Scott and Professor Siraj have been honoured for their services to education.

Wendy Scott, who is president of the Association for the Professional Development of Early Years Educators (TACTYC), has taught in a variety of schools, including leading a demonstration nursery school, lectured in early years education and acted as a specialist adviser to the then Department for Education and Skills during the last Labour government.

She has been a regular contributor to Nursery World for many years, acts as chief judge for our annual awards, and was herself the winner of the Nursery World Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009.

As Julie Fisher said in her tribute, Wendy ‘combines an enviable depth of knowledge with a rare gift for quiet advocacy. Her tremendous work ethic means that no stone is left unturned, no consultation left unanswered, no report left without a critique if Wendy has been asked for her contribution. Wendy will always respond to, support and advise others if it means that children will benefit.’

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