Topic
Early Childhood Education
76 people were recognised in the UK honours for Early Childhood Education.
Recognition over time
76 people recognised for Early Childhood Education from 2008 to 2026, shown by year and stacked by award category (the honours categories present in this data).
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Recipients
People recognised for Early Childhood Education
76 people
2026 · 5
Patricia Feeney
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Milford, County Armagh
“Leader, Caledon Playgroup. For services to Young Children in Northern Ireland”
Caroline Anne Dickinson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Exeter, Devon
“Playgroup Leader, St Leonards Pre-School, Exeter. For services to Early Years Education”
Mary Boam
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
“Manager, Hulland Community Pre School, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. For services to Early Years Education”
Julie Carter
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2026
South Ockendon, Essex
“Owner and Principal, TipToe Stage School and Scalliwags Pre-School, South Ockendon, Essex. For services to Early Years Education and Performing Arts”
Clare Alexis McCULLAGH
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
“Nursery Director, Rosedene Nurseries Limited. For services to Early Years Education”
2025 · 9
Paula Woodman
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2025
London, Greater London
“Founder, Woodentots Montessori Nurseries, North London. For services to Early Years”
Wendy Ross
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2025
Southampton, Hampshire
“Lead Practitioner and Child Protection Co-Ordinator, St Christopher's Pre-School, Southampton. For services to Early Years”
Angela Helen Mountain
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2025
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
“Founder and Director, Sunshine Community Nursery, Little Rascals Private Day Nurseries, and Giggles Day Nurseries, Leeds. For services to Early Years”
Sarah Jane Steel
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2025
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
“Lately Chair of Trustees, National Day Nurseries Association and Chief Executive Officer, The Old Station Nursery Group. For services to Early Years Education”
Barbara Spiby
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2025
Rugby, Warwickshire
“Manager, Clifton Playgroup, Rugby. For services to Early Years and to Childcare”
Phillip Siddell
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2025
Burton on Trent, Staffordshire
“Co-Owner, Humpty Dumpty Day Nurseries Ltd and Trustee, National Day Nurseries Association, West Midlands. For services to the Early Years, to Childcare and to the Charitable Sector”
Purnima Tanuku
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2025
Blackburn, Lancashire
“Chief Executive, National Day Nurseries Association. For services to Early Years Education”
Heather Kelso
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2025
Coleraine, County Londonderry
“Lately Leader, Kilrea Community Early Years Playgroup. For services to Early Years Education”
Sarah John
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2025
Burgess Hill, West Sussex
“Pre-School Manager, St Andrews Pre-School, West Sussex. For services to Early Years”
2024 · 3
Ian Farthing
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2024
Bedford, Bedfordshire
“Trustee, St Mark's Church Preschool, Bedford, Bedfordshire. For services to Early Years Learning”
Florence Diane Walker
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2024
Ballymena, County Antrim
“Founder and Leader, The Country Playgroup. For services to Early Years Education in County Antrim”
Enid Bacon
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2024
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
“Founder, Beck Row Preschool, Bury St Edmunds. For services to Early Education”
2023 · 5
Mohammed Younis
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
“Owner, Star Day Nurseries, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. For services to Early Years Education and to the community in Peterborough”
Roberta Joan Cooke
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2023
Londonderry, County Borough of Londonderry
“Manager, Caw Community Playgroup, Londonderry. For services to Early Years Learning”
Veronica Hilliard
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Wallington, Surrey
“Executive Headteacher, Golborne and Maxilla Children's Centres, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. For services to Early Years Education”
Carolyn Stidston
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Farnham, Surrey
“Founder, CS Nursery Schools Ltd. For services to Education”
Cathryn Nutbrown
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
“Professor, School of Education, University of Sheffield. For services to Early Childhood Education”
2022 · 2
Zaron Perry
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2022
Bangor, County Down
“Lately Principal, Trinity Nursery School, Bangor, Northern Ireland. For services to Pre-School Education”
Freya Derrick (Freya Dingwall)
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2022
Fareham, Hampshire
“Founder, Hopscotch Day Nurseries, Hampshire. For services to Early Years Education”
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