![Professor Cathy Nutbrown has been made a Dame in the New Year Honours list](/media/5jxnf2tg/cen-photo.jpg?width=1002&height=668&bgcolor=White&v=1da6135e9fc2db0)
Nutbrown is a professor at the School of Education at the University of Sheffield and renowned in the sector for leading a review into early years qualifications.
She is also president of the British Association of Early Childhood Education.
Commenting on receiving the honour, Professor Nutbrown told Nursery World, ‘I see our research in early childhood education at the University of Sheffield recognised in this award.
‘I want to thank colleagues for their involvement and sustained collaboration over several decades. Working with so many committed professionals around the country who work with families to enhance their young children's early learning is a great privilege.’
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