Nursery World - Spotlight on ... Angela Foley

Name: Angela Foley

Position: General Manager of Bright Beginnings Children's Centre at the University of Leeds

How did it feel to be awarded the British Empire Medal for outstanding services to childcare provision in higher education?

I was very surprised. I had to keep it a secret as I found out a few weeks prior to the Queen's Birthday Honors List in June. I feel very proud and honoured that the University of Leeds nominated me for the work I've done there.

How do you plan on celebrating?

We will be having a tea party at the nursery with all the children - I wanted to wait until I received my medal to tell them so that they had something physical to see and touch. We're all celebrating as a team, it means so much to have such a passionate group to work with. I'm glad everyone can be involved.

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