In brief...A group of out-of-school clubs in

Wednesday, October 10, 2001

A group of out-of-school clubs inWorcester called Sneakers Childcare has won the West Midlands Employer of the Year award for its commitment to helping employees achieve a better balance between work and home life. The competition was organised by the charity Parents at Work and the Department of Trade and Industry. The judges were impressed by the group's 'innovative and comprehensive range of flexible and leave options, which have enabled them to recruit and retain qualified and dedicated staff, ensuring consistent care for children, despite rapid expansion'. Sneakers Childcare founder Karyn Maddison (below, centre) has also won a National Nestle Award for nursery care and was named Businesswoman of the Year 2000 by the Redditch Women's Enterprise Development Agency.