David Olde

Wednesday, September 25, 2002

David Olde, deputy manager of the Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Pontefract, enjoyed a trip across Yorkshire aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express along with other winners of the Servicemark Yorkshire and Humber Customer Service Awards 2002 for education in the region. The award recognises excellence in the provision of education and training. Mr Olde was nominated by the day nursery's manager - his wife, Sally - for his work in raising standards and quality within the nursery, encouraging staff to join in training and in developing the nursery, and his open management style for staff, parents, children and outside agencies. The joint winner of the award was Sally Clarke, head of education at Aldine House Secure Centre in Sheffield.