WIncKS Award Ceremonies 2020-2021

Warwickshire recognises and celebrates high quality enhanced provision in many of our pre-school settings (nurseries and child-minders), supporting young children with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. The WIncKS (Warwickshire Inclusion Kite-marking Scheme) awards scheme, initiated in 2016 by Zoe Harwood and co-produced with parents and multi-agencies, now has national recognition and 58 WIncKS Settings!

Applicants need to have a “Good” or “Outstanding” OFSTED grading before submitting additional WIncKS evidence. The inclusion award not only celebrates good practice in conjunction with OFSTED, but also raises the inclusive profile of particular settings when families are seeking high quality provision for children with SEND. The child-friendly Warwickshire bear logo, winking and flying the inclusion kite, is used to promote and reward this initiative. Certificates are usually awarded at an annual celebratory event at Warwick’s Shire Hall. However, this year due to Covid-19 restrictions, the presentations were held outside – Zoe handed over each bag of goodies, with our own “camera crew” (Sandra Bowering and her phone) and socially distanced “clappers” (Suzanne Hack, Anne-Marie Jones, Paula Owen and Keeva Austin).

Congratulations to our four new WIncKS award winners !

Stepping Stones Nursery and Pre-School, Claverdon

Sunbeams Pre-School, Radford Semele

Eastlands Primary School Nursery Class, Rugby

Coten End Pre-School, Warwick