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Nominations are open for the annual Out of School Childcare Awards, which recognise and celebrate the valuable role of playworkers, volunteers and managers in supporting children’s play.
The awards are organised by Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids’ Clubs. Nominations are welcomed from children, parents and carers, local authority personnel, other CWLWM representatives and professionals supporting the sector, as well as out of school childcare clubs and playworkers themselves.
The 10 award categories are:
- Out of school club of the year (club)
- Playworker of the year (individual)
- Learner of the year (club)
- Commitment to continued professional development (club)
- Play champion (club)
- Welsh language champion (club)
- Champions of inclusion (club)
- Promoting positive diversity champion (club)
- Supporting staff wellbeing (manager, owner, play leader or committee)
- Volunteer award (individual)
The winners will be announced in an online ceremony and conference on 12 March 2025.
Closing date for nominations: 31 January 2025.