Thanks Would you like to be a tester?


Would you like to be part of the panel responsible for selecting the best quality resources for early years and key stage 1 and 2 settings? If the answer is ‘yes’, then read on. We are now recruiting for testers for the 2013 Practical Pre-School and Primary Teacher Update Awards.


This year, the Awards have been run for the first time in association with our new publication Primary Teacher Update, meaning that the selection of products has expanded even further to include products aimed at key stage 2 children as well.


As part of the judging process for the Practical Pre-School and Primary Teacher Update Awards this year, over 400 individual tests were completed in a number of nursery, playgroup, pre-school, key stage 1 and 2 classes, and childminding settings throughout the country.


So what can you expect? You will receive an entered product at your setting, after which you will have three weeks to test it. You will then need to immediately return your test report on a supplied form. These reports are clear, with marks awarded for pre-determined criteria and a section for additional comments.


In the majority of cases, testers will be able to keep their entry samples as a token of our appreciation. However in some cases – or for very expensive items – these may have to be returned. Should this be the case,


a collection service is organised so that there are no expenses incurred by the setting.


Being a tester is a lot of fun. However it does require some work and the ability to keep to a strict deadline. You will also need to comment candidly about the equipment.


If you feel you have what it takes and would like to be considered for the 2013 testing panel, please send a letter to the organisers, or an email to the address below. You will then be asked to complete and return a detailed form to qualify for a place.


Applications must be received by December 31 2012. The panel will be selected in January 2013.


To be considered for the testing panel, apply before December 31 2012 to: awards@practicalpreschool.com


Alternatively, write to: Gold awards testing panel: Evolution PR, The Abbey Centre, Market Square, Daventry, NN11 4XG


Now incorporating Child Care magazine


A big thank you to all those who tested the products for our 2012 awards. We hope you enjoyed it! If you would like to be a tester, see above, and ensure that you contact us before 31 December 2012.


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Louise Bentley Registered Childminder Carol Sheasby Childminding Julie Mortimer Childminding Julie Stephens Childminding Laura Donjon Childminding


Sally Clare Registered Childminder Tina’s Childminding Service Tracy Lee Childminding


Your Child Matters Childminding Service Thornton Childcare Sandy’s Childcare


Buckden Pre-School Playgroup Didmarton Playgroup


St Edmund’s Playgroup St James’ Toddler Group Little MarVal’s Pre-School Morda Village Pre-School


4 Practical Pre-School Awards 2012


Claire Hosken Clare Tilney


Kerrie Whittaker Sam Goldsworthy Natalie Highett Vicky Amos


Louise Bentley Carol Sheasby Julie Mortimer Julie Stephens Laura Donjon Sally Clare


Tina Clavering Tracy Lee Ann Ross


Jane and Tim Thornton Sandra Evans Sarah Brown Linzie Clark


Martine Turner Liz McAnaw Val Bond


Sam Griffiths


Kiddie Cats Pre-School Norton Pre-School Hale Day Nursery


Woodlands Day Nursery Hickory House Day Nursery Longscroft Nursery School Archfield House Nursery Bright Sparks Nursery Kerem Early Years Unit


Durdans Park Primary and Nursery School Crick Primary School


Somerville Primary School


Oakhurst Community Primary School St Vincent’s Primary School


Belgrave St Bartholomew’s Academy Big Ones and Little Ones Brooke Special School Busy Little Fingers


Jollytots Tilda Henry’s


Whitby EC Mums and Tots Parent


Helen Shaw


Anne Gladwish Julie Singleton Carla Harris


Andrea Barlone Anne Rodgers Bethan Gurry Carolyn Below Alyson Burns


Sylvia Hammant Karen Cunnington Joanna Methven Karen Kingston Anne Pierozynski


Lisa Sarikaya Denise Tupman Jayne Crinigan Valerie Madeley


Julia Trainer


Victoria Williams-Lilley Ruth Little


Alyson Anscombe


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