Sixteen Early Years Development and Childcare Partnerships received awards for their outstanding achievements in raising standards in the childcare sector.
At the ceremony in London last week, which was a joint venture between the Department for Education and Skills and the Daycare Trust, Ms Booth said, 'The Partnerships honoured by tonight's awards all have one thing in common, besides their achievement in raising standards. Whether they are working with children with special needs in Hounslow, or tackling under-achievement in children from Bangladeshi and Pakistani backgrounds in Luton, or extending childcare opportunities in remote areas of Derbyshire - the focus is on reaching out to support all children, and freeing parents to make important choices about their own lives.'
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