The Doncaster Mumbler Awards nominations went live in July and although we don’t usually publish the nominations and comments, I thought that every single person who receives a nomination deserves to read their messages of thanks & support at this time as things start to reopen.
Particularly as we had a very strange school summer term!
I hope that these comments show the Teachers and Child Practitioners nominated you how much you are appreciated by Doncaster families!
The finalists will be announced on 1st September here
Caroline x
In alphabetical order as I ran the report (some nominees were listed as Miss/Mrs etc so appear in M) – I’ve taken one nomination comment for each business that has been nominated
Abbie – Coneygarth Farm Nursery
- Abbie is in the workshop at Coneygarth farm nursery. She has a lovely manner with our little girl. She provides parents with lots of detail about their child’s day and on going development. She plans activities that the children love and that helps them to develop. Such a positive bubbly person that obviously loves her job working with the children at Coneygarth farm nursery!
Adele Green – Mexborough Family Hub
- Goes above and beyond for children and families, makes them feel very welcome and a lovely friendly person who puts lots of lovely playgroups on for children
Amie Milner – The M A Performing Arts
- Amie has been so supportive to my daughter and gives her dance classes and performances so much effort. She deserves recognition for how hard she works.
Amie Parish – Flying Start Day Nursery
- Amie is so caring. My daughter adores her. She’s professional but also makes you feel comfortable when talking to her.
Amy Plumridge, BabyBeatz Boogie
Amy Tanner
- Always enthusiastic and so commited to her job. Comes in everyday initiating new activities and ideas within nursery. Such good bonds with the children and staff. Outstanding practitioner!
Amy Wood – Little Learners Deaf School Nursery
- The most kindest caring loving lady ever my little boy adores her
Angela Cousins – Journey Education
- Her inspirational approach to education is so refreshing. She will venture to the end of the Earth in order to find a way for a child to learn in a way that brings the best of him/her. Her boundless energy and enthusiasm for teaching is infectious and impacts so many lives.
Angela Royston
- She is one of a kind and truly cares for each and every child she teaches. Angela takes interest in every child and ensure each and every child blossom in their own way and she goes above and beyond for everyone.
Andrew Sheldrake, Mini Wheelers
- Learnt my son to ride his bike in just 2 lessons after I had been trying so much with no success, very impressed.
Angharad Green
- Angharad is one of our children’s dance teachers at Jackie Everton dance and stage school and she deserves this for her pure love and dedication to our children! She is the most kind hearted, selfless person I know and classes every single one of our kids like her own! Since lockdown she has provided weekly dance and activities for the kids to take part in keeping them fully occupied and entertained, she has given them one to one lessons out of her own time as well as continuing to work full time at her school! She really is an inspiration to us all and we are forever grateful for her time and efforts to keep the kids healthy, fit and engaged! Nothing is ever too much trouble for her! We love her!
Annette & Mick (Annette & Mick’s Childcare)
- They are the heart of Hatfield! Not only do they look after half of the villages children but they love them as they’re own. They teach, shape and help to raise these children from birth to 12 years old. After 26 years of childminding they are now looking after the children whose parents they also looked after. They also run a local playgroup for all Parents, they are councillors to parents struggling. Always there to lend a hand or shoulder to cry on. They go above an beyond in their job and deserve so much recognition!
Becky Parkinson – Cre8ive Dance Teacher
- Miss Becky has absolutely knocked herself out over the lockdown to make sure the kids she works with stayed healthy and active. She planned and organised the teaching team at Cre8ive nd they have produced hours and hours of on line dancing lessons and fitness videos that the children could watch at their own pace. But they set challenges to keep them motivated. And as soon as they were able she had teachers back in the studio delivering lessons via Zoom, but she delivered the majority of these sessions herself. And beyond all of that they kept in touch with the kids several times a week to check on their well being and support them emotionally and facilitated contact with their peers so they weren’t socially isolated. If Miss Becky ran the primary schools we would have the best, healthiest, most well rounded education system in the country!
Beth Plumtree
- Always willing to help and commited
Bob Martin – Doncaster Eagles Basketball Club
- Because he spends such a lot of time and effort with my son and the other basketball kids, teams, practices, leagues and schools. He gives everyone such a lot of one to one time and always listens to everything they have to say. My son does loves him immensely.
Charlotte Bramham, St Mary’s Day Nursery
- After a very rocky start to the year following a close family bereavement we also had to start our 9 month old baby son at nursery during lockdown. Charlotte has been so welcoming and professional from day one and our little one has really taken a shine to her, not only does he throughly enjoy nursery and learn lots but he gets lots of reassurance and cuddles from Charlotte which is really important to us, he has come on lots and is now walking! She really lights up his day and he beams when he sees her. It has made the whole process so much easier for us as a family and we are happy to have chosen St Marys.
Chealsea Callow
- Amazing with my child and brilliant with children. Always bubbly and very positive with children and staff’s all the time! She is very engaging with children and she is very fun to make the sessions really fun, her teaching styles is amazing! Chelsea is very hard working practitioner, she is amazing with special needs and deaf children. I wouldn’t find another teacher like her at all! She is highly recommended to all the parents
Chelsea Wiles, Bentley Street Primary School
- She always puts the kids first and works so hard for everyone.
Chloe – Flying Start Nursery
- My little one just loves her. Always talks about her at home. Chloe always happy to talk to us at the end of the session and is really personal in what she says.
Chloe Featherstone, Teaching Assistant, Warmsworth Primary School
- Chloe always goes above and beyond for my son who has special needs. She spends time getting to know her children and creates a special bond with them. She really cares about each one of them.
Christine Grace – Scott Stevenson School of Dance
- She has taught generations of students at the school for over 30years supporting the students and giving all students, regardless of ability, time and guidance. She has also supported many of the students into becoming young teachers themselves and continues to pass on her knowledge. She is an examiner of the British Association of Teachers of Dancing & has given many dance schools and teachers in the Doncaster area her help & guidance through training days, refresher courses, lectures, personal help with syllabi work and choreography. She travels around the country delivering lectures to ensure students at BATD schools are being provided with quality teaching. She is also a qualified teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and has helped many of her own students achieve distinction and qualifications that they carry with them whether they pursue a career in dance or not.
Claire Blagden – Castle Academy
- Excellent teacher, is aspirational and motivating for the children. She inspires and leads change and is excellent at ensuring inclusion for all – going above and beyond what is expected.
Claire Durkin, Flying Start Day Nursery
- Claire has always been supportive as one of our daughters nursery practitioners. She’s helped our daughter grow and learn and transition into Vulcans, our daughters last nursery room before primary school. She always has the time to chat and listen and our daughter still asks to go across to Hurricanes and see her.
Claire Fry – Rossington Family Hub
- Amazing support through First Friends group, helped me as a new mum to grow in confidence and helped me with any issues with myself and baby. Such a friendly welcoming face when it’s daunting for you as a new mum entering a room of strangers. Gave me lots of ideas of activities to do with my son and brilliant support given at 6 month and 10 month reviews.
Claire Marshall, Little Einsteins Day Nursery
- Claire is amazing at what she does from SENCO, Manager and Room leader at Little Einsteins Wheatley. She deserves this recognition for how much she cares for not only the children but the staff. I just want to say a big thank you for everything you have done throughout lockdown and constantly keeping in touch with everyone to make sure we are all doing ok.
Claire Wimble – Tots Play
- Claire is AMAZING. She simply goes the extra mile when it comes to running classes and supporting parents. I’ve attended so many classes throughout Doncaster with my 2 children and no one comes close to Claire. The effort she has put in during lockdown has been phenomenal both paid and free content and support for mamas. She really deserves to be recognised in this category.
Claudine Gill
- She is so caring towards the children and has so much time and patience. She cares for the children to the highest standard and always has a huge smile on her face. It would be amazing for her to get some recognition for the hard work she puts in every day with the children.
Cora, Tall Trees Nursery
- I work with cora and have been all way through lock down. Cora is careing and loving young lady that shows towards every child that walks through the door and every child loves her too. Cora is a student doing level 3 and goes above and beyond for everyone and it is a pleasure to work with her.
Crystal Bermingham
- For being and absolutely amazing dance teacher that always goes the extra mile for her students and has kept them going through lockdown and been a life saver.
Donna Pearce, Stepping Up School of Dance
- Miss Donna encourages each child in the school to be the very best they can. During lockdown she has provided daily zoom lessons for each class from babies to adults despite having her own young family to care for. Unfortunately the show that Miss Donna and all her dances had worked so hard to produce at Easter had to be cancelled, but she has continued to be upbeat and determined that “the show will go on!” encouraging each child to continue to practise. The health and well being benefits of the lessons provided for the students during such strange time has been invaluable allowing children not only to exercise but also to socialise during their zoom classes. Miss Donna not only prepares the children to complete yearly IDTA exams but also produces two shows each year and provides the students with opportunities to showcase their talents dancing in Disneyland, Alton Towers and various community based galas. I feel she thoroughly deserves being recognised for her dedication to her “dancing family” not just during these strange times but all the time. Thankyou for all you do Miss Donna #teamsteppingup xxxxx
Emma Allsop
- She is a natural teacher. Caring and professional
Emma Oates – Flying Start Day Nursery
- The manager of flying start. Emma is one of the most kind hearted, caring women I have ever met. She is so hands on with everything and make sure each child has the best experience at nursery.
Emma, Tall Trees Nursery
- I want to nominate Emma for being such a caring lady with all the children and providing amazing support for all the children during this pandemic. She puts a lot of time and effort into her role at Tall Trees, keep up the good work!
Emma Wainer – Paskals Day Nursery
- For being so fantastic with my child, treating her as I would and teaching her how to be a good little human while I work!
Fiona Straw, Little Rascals Edenthorpe
- She is amazing. My three boys all loved going here. She spends so much time teaching guiding and having fun with the children. In out eyes she’s simply The best.
Gemma Lee
- Gemma has been teaching children dancing since she was 17, and the impact she has had in that time has been indescribable. Speaking from experience, if I hadn’t have had Gemma to guide and nurture me throughout the years I wouldn’t be where I am today. As a dancer, your safest place is the dance studio, and it is where you spend the majority of your spare time. Your teachers see you grow from pre school age, and are there every step of the way to offer guidance and support. Gemma wears a million hats as well as dance teacher, but most importantly to me and hundreds of young adults in the Doncaster area, adoptive mum and supportive friend. Mental health is also something very dear to Gemmas heart, and she is aware of the prevalence of this in young adults, and does everything she can to ensure her dancers are supported, and know where to turn. Aswell as holding many fundraisers for local mental health charities, recently throughout lockdown she has worked with a team to provide mental wellness sessions for her pupils who may have been struggling at home. It really is hard to find the words to describe why she deserves this award, when she deserves the world and more, but this would be a start to show our gratitude!
Hannah Buchanan – The Level School
- Hannah completed her teaching qualifications and has been a teacher for a number of years. She teaches children who cannot attend main stream school for various reasons. Hannah is always positive and smiling even though she faces challenging behaviour every day. Hannah spends a lot of her own personal time preparing lessons and looking for recourses to use. She supports each child’s individual needs to help build their confidence and self esteem. She encourages children to be the best they can be. Hannah is a supportive and caring person.
Hayley Flowitt and Helen Tyas, Outwood Academy Adwick
- Miss Flowitt and Mrs Tyas are hardworking and inspirational English teachers, who have gone above and beyond normal expectations. They have successfully adapted to the teaching challenges presented by the lock down and provided a wide variety of work on google classroom. Not only have they provided opportunities to encourage written creativity, but they have also challenged their students’ analytical skills on topical issues such as BLM. Reading for pleasure has also been promoted throughout the time my child has been taught by them. During the pandemic, they have constantly stayed in contact with their classes and given them valuable feedback via emails and voice messages; encouraging the children to push themselves and keep going during these difficult times. The pair have also made phone calls to parents to keep them informed of their child’s progress, and rewarded the students for their efforts. It is clear that they truly care about the children in their classes and are passionate about their work.
Hannah – Little Einsteins Day Nursery
- My children just love her and she’s so kind and smiley every time we see her.
Hilary Needham, Nellie Stagles School of Dance
- Children who work with Miss Hilary learn much more than dance. She teaches positivity, compassion, confidence … and humour! She embraces and celebrates the individual qualities of every learner, giving them the chance to be the best they can be.
Janet Marsh – PQA Doncaster
- Rarely have I met a teacher who is more dedicated and enthusiastic than Janet. She is committed to ensuring that each student meets their potential and nothing is too much trouble for her. She organised trips, cinema screenings, masterclasses and much more. She supports each and every student always greets them with a ready smile and much enthusiasm. A worthy candidate.
Jasmine Vessey – All That Jazz School of Dance
- She is an amazing support to her students and looks after their welfare. She teaches all ages and all class styles.
Jayne Clayton – Frog Phonics
- We have attended a number of Phonics lessons, Jayne is really helpful and gets the children interested in phonics and learning.
Jennifer Ward – Phonics with Robot Reg
- Jen is amazing, so much fun and energy and super good at what she does
Jez Turner – Rugbytots
- Fantastic coach , great with the kids and has done an amazing job during lockdown keeping in contact and sending motivational messages
Joanne Watkinson – ETA Doncaster
- Jo is the principal at ETA Doncaster. She has belief in all of her students and has supported both of my daughters to grow and develop into wonderful singers and actors. She is kind, caring and always puts others before herself. Jo works unbelievably hard to provide her students with first class lessons and opportunities.
Josh Johnson
- Stepping up to room leader
Julie Riley
- Miss Julie has supported all of her dance students throughout Lockdown and beyond, setting challenges to keep the children focused, active and happy, with no financial reward whatsoever, as dance studios closed at the start of lockdown and have still not re-opened.
Karen & Emma, Flying Start
- Really went above and beyond when they were closed in lockdown, communicating via tapestry, giving us helpful tips for activities, reading stories and sharing them. Answering questions when our children were asking for a certain song that we just didn’t know! They’re a fab team together, always smiling and they seem really happy in their job which I think helps the nursery moral and then makes the children happy. Thank you
Kat Woolley – Potteric Carr Forest School
- Kat is the education specialist working at Potteric Carr nature reserve. Kat has run the forest tots school for numerous years, home education classes and school holiday activities meeting the national curriculum. Kat is the most amazing teacher ever, full of passion and energy. She combines her love for teaching with her passion for nature. Her lessons are varied and meet all needs from quiet reading to digging out bugs. My children have learned to pond dip and can identify a wide range of species of pond life, birds, build dens and are competent users of binoculars, bat detectors, identification sheets and reference books. Kat is also a sought after teacher for both children and adults
Katie Ahmed, KT Danz
- She uses each child’s strengths to provide them with dance routines to not only match their ability but also their personality. Not only does she teach them, she inspires them to be like her.
Kay Wrigelsworth and Rachel Tarantiuk, Arabesque Dance School
- For keeping our kids going during lockdown and providing the children with lots of zoom classes to further their knowledge and skills in dance and acro. My children have both grown in their dance skills thanks to both of these teachers. Had these classes not continued all the kids would have fallen behind and mental health would have suffered. Thanks for making the classes fun and engaging. From enhancing their dancing to scavenger hunts and tiktok/make-up workshops. You’ve both been amazing
Kim Simons
- Nothing is too much trouble for Kim. She is always there for everyone and always puts the children first! Kim is always very welcoming to children and parents and is a great asset to the Nursery. She works so hard to meet the needs of both children and their families!
KIXX Coaches
- They are all so good with children. At the football sessions, in schools and the online videos during lockdown. Thank you
Leanne Webster – Little Learners Day Nursery
- Leanne is brilliant with children and cares about each child as though they’re her own, she works so hard within every aspect of her job, and is forever finding new ideas to help with planning for activities. Also progressing her personal development with various training courses too.
Lesley Clark, Oaks Childcare Limited
- This lady always goes above and beyond to help the families in her care from providing flexible rotas to providing advice and help for families in need. She and her Co Partner Toni, help to hand pick their staff so as to continue to provide a outstanding service. They are happy to hear about and undertake any courses to aid and extend their knowledge in providing a better service to the community and They are always willing and happy to lend a helping hand to the community. She is a very caring, happy, smiley, friendly lady. Alongside Lesley Clark her Co Partner and Long time friend Toni Foerman, they provide a brilliant and friendly service to all that seek them out and they often come highly recommended by friends and other people in the community. All the staff work hard for the business and community. She has commited many, many years to providing the best childcare service she can to families that need it and this is why I would like to nominate this super Lady.
Lesley Embleton
- Lesley goes over and above in everything she does. She has recently qualified as a forest school practitioner and she spends all her spare time planning activities and preparing resources. She has worked throughout the pandemic with key worker children and despite not being on the rota, is still working hard to get the area ready for September for the children. She is also one of the kindest, friendliest people I have ever met.
Linda Carlton, Little Einsteins
- The most amazing lady I have ever met. She is brilliant at her job and seems to love every minute of it. She is so friendly, caring and will do anything for the children in her care.
Lindsay Blakham, Marshland Primary School, Moorends
- Mrs Blackham is one amazing lady and our school is extremely lucky to have her, she is the person who everyone runs to, she not only teaches and covers classes she has the role of supporting parents, supports students. She is the one who literally runs all the fundraising events with the PTA, she supported our children ambassadors to make a difference in their community. She has so many roles in the school I’m not even sure what her title is. She is loved by all the children, parents and staff.. no one is more Deserving than Mrs Blackham.
Lisa Fluin
- Lisa is so kind and welcoming ever since my little boy started the nursery. She goes above and beyond for him and myself, any problems we’ve ever had she tries her best to sort for us. My little boy has always loved Lisa, she’s fantastic!
Louise Winwood
- Louise is the most wonderful practitioner I have ever known. She is vibrant, bubbly and always has a positive attitude. Her ability to understand a child’s needs and adapt her practice accordingly is impeccable. She has a warmth to her which isn’t possessed by many, she is the kind of person who you want to be around, and the kind of person who you want to teach your children. She has been an absolute angel with my children and I can’t imagine their early education journey without her.
Lucy Whawell – St Mary’s Day Nursery
- Lucy is an asset to this nursery and has brilliant instincts and insight into what early years children need to be happy and confident away from their parents. We can’t thank her enough for the extra mile she goes to settle our little girl back into the learning environment after lockdown and lots of changes at home.
Marianne Staves
- This lady won’t get any more votes other than mine as she’s looked after and taught my child on a one to one basis for 5 years as a learning support assistant so no one else has benefited from her support other than us so I can’t see my vote counting but I still could not vote for anyone else. This lady is the reason my child has progressed so well during her infant years (my child had a stroke at birth therefore numerous learning and physical difficulties). Not only has she taught my child and taught her well, she’s taken the time to get to know her inside out, as much as I do, she’s looked into her condition and studied it over and over in her own time, I know this from the many things she would say when I dropped my daughter off or picked her up that it was obvious she was doing her homework so to speak, she really cared and I dread to think where my daughter would be now if it wasn’t for her believing in her.
Marie Harvey – Marie Newson School of Dance
- She values every child and Is patient. She gets out the best from everyone. Everyone looks forward to the class because they love her. Its like one big family. She is such a wonderful person my child has attended for four years and she has always goes above and beyond for Everyone. Nothing is to much trouble for her . She teaches in away the kids enjoy and do improve and progress. I absolutely value her In my children’s progress and with her guidance they have improved in other social aspects . I am really pleased my children get taught by her and would love her to receive the recognition I believe she deserves .
Marija Bratcher, Edenthorpe Hall Academy
- Mrs B has taught my child in reception last year but this year teaching my second child has been the one that motivates this nomination. She has been kind, patient, supportive and helpful. I have cried so many times to her with concerns over my youngest boys behaviour and she is the first professional to make me feel listened to and has taken my concerns seriously. With her help, he has been referred for a GDA assessment. She is an absolute credit to Edenthorpe Hall Academy and I will never be able to thank her for everything she has given my family. She has changed our lives and supported us no end. Even during the COVID-19 outbreak she has been in contact numerous times a week to ensure we had a person fighting our corner. If I can’t buy her a desert island, an award nomination will have to be enough!
Matt and Eryk – Rugbytots
- They are lovely and kind coaches. Dedicated to making each session fun and active my daughter loves them both
Micheala Watkins
- The little ones love her! It shines through that she really cares about the children and always puts a smile on their face. We love Kayla!
Miss Abigail Hirst
- Miss Hirst has been a fantastic, and supportive Teacher, both prior to lockdown and during lockdown. Everyday she posted words of encouragement, and checked all was well when she was concerned for you. She went out of her way to collect photos of the class to make Birthday videos for those not able to get the normal class singalong. And she even arranged a whole school Teacher dancing videos to keep our spirits up. As she is leaving our school this year to fulfill her dream of teaching children with special needs, she even did a doorstep goodbye to the children in her class. Miss Hirst has definitely gone above and beyond in her duties, and I feel she should be recognised for this.
Miss Alex – Locomotion Dance Studios
- Her energy and enthusiasm is infectious! My daughter loves her dance classes with Miss Alex on a Saturday and she has done an amazing job of keeping classes going on line during the lockdown period. She has the same infectious energy online as she does in class. She really is inspirational
Mrs Asquith, Mexborough St John the Baptist
- A truly inspirational teacher. She is so caring and thoughtful towards the children. During lockdown she has gone the extra mile, contacting all the children via email and Edmodo. Mrs Asquith really does care.
Miss Blackham. Plover Primary
- I’ve never met anybody that works harder for the children at Plover Primary. She goes above and beyond to give the children the best experience they can have while at school. She’s a loved member of the school community and it deserves to be recognised how much she has done for the children especially in lockdown.
Mrs Blagden, Castle Academy Conisbrough
- During my little boy’s time at castle academy, Miss Blagden has gone out of her way to make sure all his needs are met. She has been a constant support to myself and my little boy and goes out of her way to ensure that the children in school are getting the best of everything.
Miss Blakemore, Sandringham Primary School
- Such a kind and caring person. She has been fantastic with my son this year and has been working exceptionally hard during lockdown to create a safe environment for the children.
Miss Bowen, Pennine View, Conisbrough
- She is the most kind and considerate special needs teacher. She has made my son feel valued, confident and happy about going to school. She has shown care and concern about all of her pupils during covid and has made time for all of them completely.
Miss Briscoe, Our lady of perpetual help catholic primary school
- Miss briscoe has cared for my daughter along side all the other amazing teachers at her school while I’ve been at work through lockdown! I was nervous for my daughter and for how she would find going to school while her other friends were “off” but miss briscoe supported her and made sure she felt safe and had lots of fun at such a much needed time
Miss Bullimore, Saint Norberts Catholic Primary School in Crowle
- She is a fantastic children. She is caring and professional. She has cared for both of my children now in her reception class and she has been the best by far. She puts everything into her teaching and really strives to push the children to their best potential. She always offers advice and support to the parents and has brilliant communication. My son is disabled and was in her class 2 years ago. She was fantastic with him and really helped encourage him to hit his targets, she also helped him become more independent. She has worked throughout lockdown and been in communication throughout. She sets activities for the children and organises blogs and forums so children can keep in touch with each other. She calls each week to see how we are getting on too. She had a kind and caring heart and is a brilliant teacher.
Mrs Brewster, Barnby Dun Primary Academy
- She has gone above and beyond improving my daughter education and her commitment during lockdown has been second to none.
Mr Bell – Saltersgate Infants
- The children have been so looked after through lockdown himself and the staff have called weekly, zoomed called weekly, held assemblies and supported not only the children but us parents too. Outstanding and forgotten in all of the chaos.
Mrs Brown – Willow Primary School
- Mrs Brown has been brilliant from day one when my little girl started school. She started a shy little girl but now with the help and support of Mrs Brown she has blossomed into a big hearted, confident little lady. During the lockdown we had frequent calls from Mrs Brown, checked on how she is doing and to see if she needed any extra help or support.
Mr Crosby, Sunneyfields Primary School
- Their year has been cut short but my daughters progress with this teacher did not stop at all. He’s been in constant contact throughout the pandemic and even before then always had such amazing words to say about my daughter and always knew what her interests were and praised her for in school and out of school activity
Miss Carter – Green Top Primary School
- She is so caring and loving to the tots, she always has positive feedback and really listens to parents and the children, she’s a real life miss honey. Thank you xxx
Miss Chelsea and Miss Claudine – Little Learners Day Nursery
- Provide amazing care for the children with SEND within the setting. Kind and Caring and really supportive.
Miss Chloe Jones
- Miss Chloe is kind, caring and patient. She always has a smile and my daughter loves her. She works so hard and is always full of enthusiasm and a joy. She is quiet but confident and she is an asset to Little Learners Day Nursery.
Miss Chloe Measures, Ridgewood School
- Miss Measures works at Ridgewood School. This is a secondary school in Scawsby. She has helped my child go from an outcast, unruly pupil to the son we want him to be. He is more confident, willing to learn and is determined to succeed. This has been achieved through Miss Measures proactive approach. She has contacted us at every turn – both positive and negative. She has turned his life around by offering supportive advice and has taken the time out of school hours to ring, leave answerphone messages and write informative emails in order to get our son back into mainstream lessons. We’re so incredibly grateful and feel like he’s been given a second chance. She is definitely worthy of this award.
Miss Christine – Scott Stevenson School of Dance
- Miss Christine is the most amazing dance teacher. She is so amazing at what she does and gives her all to all of her students and strives for them to be the best they can be. She goes above and beyond what you would expect from a dance teacher and is highly respected by all the children.
Mrs Coley, Haxey Primary School
- For being an amazing year 3 teacher! Our daughter has loved every moment in her class. Whether it is in the classroom or virtually throughout lockdown Mrs Coley has been supportive for both ourselves and our daughter. Whilst not in school we were provided with learning material everyday and also lots of caring words! A very dedicated teacher who clearly loves her job and all children who are in her care!
Miss Emily Lawry, Adwick Primary School, Woodlands
- Miss Lawry is a wonderful Teacher who genuinely values all her Pupils and brings out such an amazing amount of confidence in them, she is thoroughly deserving of an award.
Mrs Frost, Richmond Hill Primary School
- At Richmond Hill primary school. The kids love her. She makes every child feel special. Makes every child feel loved and welcome. Knows every child’s name as well as their siblings.
Mrs Gac, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
- For bringing my daughters confidence in maths on so much in the few months she was at school. From being in tears at the thought of doing maths to getting best mark in class for a test.
Miss Hayley, Let’s Act
- Miss Hayley is amazing with children she absolutely adores them and shows so much love for them when teaching she always makes sure she fills all the children with confidence.
Mrs Hodson, Epworth Primary Academy
- She can get my son to write wonderfully, something I cannot manage to do, She must be an angel and have the patience of a saint
Miss Joanne Addy, Kirk Sandall Juniors
- Mrs Addy is the deputy Head who has kept everyones spirits up during lock down. This includes the staff as well as the children. Her love of music is inspirational and she encourages everyone to have a go! Encouraging new skills and the development of each child as a whole. Mrs Addy never ages as she stays young at heart. In fact that describes Mrs Addy. She is the heart and soul of this school.
Miss Jackie Riley, Hayfield Lane Primary School
- Mrs Riley has just retired from teaching but she is the most nurturing wonderful lady who everyone who meets her loves. She will be huge missed and deserves this award more than anyone we have come across.
Miss Jenny Scholes, Kirk Sandall Infant School
- Miss Scoles is an inspirational teacher at Kirk Sandall Infant School. She always has time for everyone and is a wonderful role model.
Miss Katheleen Wilkinson, Castle Academy, Conisbrough
- For her outstanding effort and enthusiasm at school throughout lockdown and over the last 24 1/2 years at the school what a fantastic roll model.
Miss Kidd, Bentley
- Thankyou so much for providing home learning through this difficult time and for remaining bubble throughout.
Miss Kimberley Roberts, Turning Pointe Dance Studios
- Miss Kim is the most selfless person I have ever met. All the kids in the dance school love Miss Kim and are grateful for everything that Miss Kim does for them. Her teaching is second to none and the patience and care she shows to each child is truly unbelievable. Everyone please vote for Miss Kim, the kids would be lost without her.
Mrs Kirsopp – Willow Primary School
- Even during the pandemic she has been on the other end of the phone and email to support me and my child any time we needed her. Mrs K always has time for all the children in the school, she goes above and beyond and is a fantastic role model. She supports the parents as much as the children, I always leave a conversation with her feeling much more relaxed. What a star!
Miss Laura Turner
- There are so many reasons why this lady is amazing. She goes above and beyond for every student, throughout the lockdown she has worked tirelessly providing home learning and support while at the same time giving the same amount of care, consideration and nurturing to those children who have had to remain at school. She’s more than a teacher to her students, she’s a carer, someone to look up too and some one who cares about each and everyone of them. I’m so lucky my daughter had her for the last year to nurture her, and encourage her learning with which she has now developed, and she has so much more confidence. Even luckier to know this will go on for the next year also. Throughout all of this she has been my unsung hero!
Mr Lee Penno
My son thinks Mr Penno is an amazing teacher and he’s very sad he is unable to have him for another school year. He only had him for a short while due to the circumstances of the virus but in that time he built up a good relationship with his teacher and during the lock down Mr Penno has kept in contact with all the children going the extra mile if the children needed anything.
Mrs Light, Highfield Academy
- Mrs Light has gone above and beyond since my children have started the school to ensure they feel welcome, safe and supported. I couldn\’t have wished for a more supportive member of staff, she hasnt just supported us as parents but children too especially in these last few months to bring some normality back to their lives. Mrs light is an absolute credit to the school all her hard work not just with us but all children reflects in the professional relationship, my children may change year groups and change teachers but shes always a constant, involved and ensuring all children are happy and safe. Well done Mrs Light, personally we appreciate everything you have done and continue to do.
Miss Lotysz – Plover Primary
- For supporting Ks1 at Plover Primary school with their online learning . She always replies to children quickly ., sets fun work and leaves encouraging comments on their online work . A great asset to the school.
Mrs Lowe, Tickhill St Mary’s
- I don’t think I will ever be able to put into words how grateful I am to Mrs Lowe but I will try. Mrs Lowe is the kindest, most genuine and hard working teacher my daughter has ever had. She has taught my daughter a completely different attitude to learning and has helped her gain so much confidence. Mrs Lowe has been a constant support throughout lockdown. She has emailed near enough every day, done a complete work timetable for every week, and I know she is there for us whenever we have needed her. What I love most about Mrs Lowe is that she doesn’t expect the children to fit into a certain ‘box’ she appreciates every child for their uniqueness and encourages them massively to embrace themselves. Mrs Lowe is an amazing teacher. Every child in the class will same the same. Mrs Lowe is a legend.
Mrs Lowry
- She has always been very supportive of all hwr pupils and does an amazing job.
Mrs Martin, Eastfield Primary
- Super positive, caring, nurturing and a reading enthusiast. Progress, fun and well being are at the centre of every lesson.
Mr Martin, Willow Primary School
- I would like to nominate Mr Martin so he is recongised for how truly special and how much is he loved within his newts class. During covid 19 he had made sure his children have recieved the work, support and love these children would of recieved if they was in school. He truly brings joy to the children and that was shown with his zoom meetings, my child had such joy to see him and I can say other students felt the same, my daughter hardly noticed she wasn’t in school as Mr martin is there for whatever she needs. He deserves this award so much, he is one in a million
Miss Mel, Little Learners Day Nursery
- Miss Mel looks after my autistic daughter while at nursery and always go’s above and beyond to make sure Shes happy but also tries to help her learn. My daughter is non verbal and struggles with communication but miss Mel knows how to help her and my daughter loves her, she always puts her arms up for a cuddle with miss Mel. She doesn’t do this with many people.
Miss Merry – Thorne Brooke Primary Academy
- After a difficult year 3 for my Son, Miss Merry has been amazing and so supportive and understanding with his needs.
Mrs Mynet, Bessacar Primary
- Mrs Mynett never stops working for her class. She clearly cares about each and every child and always gets the best out of them. She explains things in really easy to digest ways that capture the imagination.
Mrs Nixon, Bessacarr Primary
- She has supported all pupils through the lockdown and my daughter settled into nursery so well through Mrs Nixon’s caring nature.
Miss NG – Hayfield Lane Primary
- Miss NG has been so supportive to my daughter. She has the patience of a saint and has really given us so much confidence in her as a teacher. The children adore her and she’s been super throughout lockdown.
Miss Page, Cre8ive Dance Academy
- Miss Paige works hard and always puts 110% into her work with all the children. For the past few months she has listened and taught BLue class every Thursday and Saturday and has so much passion. The children really do love her and the parents can see why. Miss Paige deserves this award for all her hard work.
Mrs Price, Plover School
- To put it simply, Mrs Price is an AMAZING teacher! My son was new to the school in September, and she was happy and friendly from the first time we met her. My son quickly settled into her class, and has absolutely thrived with her teaching, support and guidance. Mrs Price has worked extremely hard to support my son during lockdown – she has provided fun and interesting learning activities to do at home, we have had weekly telephone calls or video calls to have a catch up too. She has also been on hand to offer support and guidance – especially when my son had an issue in the first few weeks of lockdown; I asked for a bit of help and she telephoned us the day after to speak to us both. I am thrilled my son had the chance to be in her class, and we will miss her lots!
Miss Rebecca Carter, Green Top School
- She has been so fantastic supporting the children during this school year and particuarly during the covid lockdown. She has always been in contact with parents and children, has spent so much time setting work and giving feedback. She has also spent time late in the evenings, etc responding to queries and anxieties we as parents have had.
Miss Risely, Tickhill Eastfield School
- Miss Risley has been absolutely amazing during lockdown. Her emails are always honest and open and she always keeps parents informed. She ensures the school has a friendly and kind ethos. My children are thriving under her care (and that of all the other teachers too).
Mrs Round, McAuley Catholic high school
- Mrs Round is an amazing person, she has, and is, such a massive support to our family. She is so caring and nothing is to much trouble for her, I do not know how we would cope without her. I feel much safer on my daughter being at school knowing Mrs Round is there for her.
Miss Ruth – Let’s Act
- Great with all the children so much love for them all
Miss Sam Dunn, Little Learners Day Nursery
- a practitioner who has children’s best interests at the heart of everything she does. She takes on a personal passion to read about child development and applies and encourages others around her to work in the same way. She is a breath of fresh air when watching her interest with children.
Miss Sarah Higgins – Little Learners Day Nursery
- For going above and beyond with the children, she always has their interest at heart.
Miss Scholes
- She is so lovely to all her children and is generally a lovely person.
Miss Shannen Brogan
- She is dedicated to bringing the best out in each child, she is patient kind and engaging with the children. She will also use her own money in acquiring resources for the children in her class. Despite the challenging times in the teaching profession and the challenging obstacle’s she has faced during her career she has remained committed and focussed on the children in her class. She particularly excels with children with challenging behaviour and goes above and beyond.
Mr Simon White – Auckley School
- Mr White of Auckley School not only cares for each child in his class and their development, he cares for each child in the school. He is pivotal to arranging extra circular activities of the school and make learning in the classroom fun for the kids. He makes a lesson seem fun and enjoyable in a way which engages all of the children. Mr White is kind and supportive to all the children and their parents and communicates well with the parents in how their child is developing in school.
Miss Simpkin, Canon Popham
- For always greeting children with a smile. For making children feel welcome and safe. For making their learning fun. For helping them to progress and develop in their own ways. For keeping them safe in lockdown. For knowing each child and their needs. For caring, always.
Miss Sopie – Haydon’s Dance Academy
- Miss Sophie, is so much more then a dance teacher, she is incredible she works so hard and she gives every child the love and attention they deserve. She encourages, nurtures and helps children grow from pre school baby ballerinas to seniors. She is not only a great teacher but she is a fantastic role model for our young people
Mrs St Clair – Barnburgh Primary School
Mrs St Clair is meticulous in her work and gives everything 110% and always smiling. She works so hard and makes school time SO much fun for the kids, they all love her so much. She has been amazing through lockdown and not stopped working; teaching, adapting, delivering school meals around the village, keeping everyone informed…she’s done it all! An amazing teacher!
Mrs Stables
- She has been a support to myself and Zoe All the way through the pandemic
Miss Stancliffe, Bessacarr Primary School
- A real breathe of fresh air . Miss Stancliffe is an NQT who walked into Bessacarr Primary full if smiles hope and ambition. The kids in her class immediately fell in love. Throughout the Covid Pandemic she has supported each and every child whether at home or in school. My child has progressed further than I could imagine in a very tough year. A real credit to the teaching world. Bessacarr Primary will miss your smile for sure.
Mrs Susan Nicklin, Sycamore Hall Preparatory School
- Mrs Nicklin is a very kind and caring teacher. She is dedicated to her work and has strong work ethics. She has patience, resilience and self- discipline. She is extremely friendly and approachable for all the students and parents. She has a deep knowledge and passion of all her subjects. She is an excellent role model and provides tailor made education to all the different age group of students in her class to being the best out of each and everyone of them.
Miss Ward – Willow Primary, Bessacarr
- So kind and supportive to both the school and families. Makes learning fun and my daughter LOVES going to school to see her!
Miss Waszak, St Oswalds Academy Finningley
- Miss Waszak is truly an exceptional teacher! Both our children have loved being in her class. She makes learning fun, she gives positive praise, she works on the child’s level so that each individuals needs are included. Our children aged 4 and 7 have attended school through out lockdown due to us both being key workers and they have loved going to school as Miss Waszak has made it such a positive experience for them. She has provided care and support during these difficult times recognising when the children have needed a break from learning to have fun let off steam and just be children then giving them individualised work tailored to their individual developmental needs, the children have continued to thrive. We can’t praise or thank miss Waszak enough and is truly an inspirational teacher!
Miss Waugh, St Oswald’s C of E Academy
- Going over and above during the closure to provide content, check on wellbeing, genuine care and intention to fo good by the children. Prior to the lockdown she had engaged my son in a way he never had before that he loved school and wanted to do well by her. Great teacher.
Natalie Firth, Little Learners Day School
- For running LITTLE LEARNERS DAY NURSERY throughout this awful time. With the staff and children’s wellbeing at heart!
Nichola Caughey, Baby Bunnies
- Nichola was the provider of baby bunnies, massage on zoom. Not only did she lead the group but offered outside support. Which was greatly need when times were tough with a newborn in lockdown. Never judged me just listened and offered great support. I can’t thank her enough
Nicola Wosman
- This lady is amazing and is really caring about all the children she is taking care of. She thinks outside the box and always makes sure the children are happy and have everything they need.
Natalie Howard – Little Einsteins Nursery, Wheatley
- She’s simply the kindest loveliest person who I trust with my children. She takes the time to know the children and is always smiling and happy. She’s amazing with the kids and deserves to be recognised for it.
Natalie Saul – Thorne Brooke Primary Academy
- Thorne Brooke Primary Academy. Miss Saul is the most amazing teacher and such an asset to the school. Miss Saul made an enormous impact on my youngest son and that’s something I will never forget.
Racheal, Puddle Ducks Doncaster
- Racheal not only helps engage the little ones, shes also lovely and so helpful
Rachel Brown
Rachel runs the early skills group at DRI for disabled and complex need children. Without this group parents and children of pre school age are quite socially lonely and isolated
Rachel Utley – St Mary’s Day Nursery
- Rachel always goes above and beyond with my child. He learns so much from her that he is super excited to go to nursery everyday. She always finds new things for him to do and is always so attentive with him. We couldn’t ask for a better person to look after him daily.
Rebecca Carter, Green Top School
- Miss Carter is just amazing she’s always smiling and so welcoming the children love her! She’s been so supportive during covid 19 checking in on the parents and children and providing work throughout. She’s an awesome teacher!
Sally Smith, SENCO/Inclusion Manager, Lakeside Academy
- Sally Smith as well as providing help and support to teachers, children and parents at Lakeside Academy has been hard at work this year trying to set up a community hub within the school grounds. The hub will serve the wider community providing help and support for all especially those in the vulnerable category. Money advice, foodbank and family support are only a few of the services that will be available. Against all odds and Covid-19 being thrown into the mix the hub is almost complete and should be ready to open when we return to school in September. With out Sally’s determination and commitment this project would have never been possible.
Sarah Francis, Kiddiwinks Day Nursery
- She committed to her job! Will go above and beyond for the kids staff and parents and cares about each and everyone of them. Always thinking of new ideas and activities for the nursery and makes them as fun as she can. Sarahs done absolutely amazing over lockdown seeing if children and parents are doing okay and giving them daily updates on when they can go back and what they can do at home to keep entertained.
Sarah Higgins, Little Learners Day Nursery
- Kind caring and lovely lady, she makes leaving my child a lot easier in a morning.
Scott Downer
- Scott has been my sons football coach since he was 4 years old. He is absolutely amazing with children so patient and understanding of their needs. Scott always puts the children first he’s always told the children winning doesn’t matter it’s the learning of the skills in which to play the game that matters once the learning and understanding of the game and it’s play is understood then winning comes with it. Scott has had his fair share of ups and downs throughout the past year or so but has come shining through and never lets anything get in the way of being the best football coach to the team as he always put their needs first. He works full time and coaches this grassroots under 8’s team in his spare time. Throughout the whole of lockdown Scott has provided the team with online virtual training sessions including yoga fitness and skills training to each and every one of the team on a 3 x a weekly basis to enable the team to keep their spirits up and keeping them fit and in touch with everyone in their team. All of the Children who play In our team absolutely adore their coach and the feelings are reciprocated to each and every one of the children. His commitment to the team is outstanding and I myself cannot thank him enough for his Positive attitude and Selflessness and have the upmost admiration for him.
Sharon, Little Learners Day Nursery
- She has worked all way through lockdown and kept the nursery open and running smoothly with a smile and could not have helped us more.
Shelley, Kixx Football
- Very good at communicating with young children and getting their attention. Always happy and bubbly.
Siobhan Mellor
- For always going above and beyond for her students and school. She always helps and supports other teachers and coworkers.
Sophie Beggs – Haydon’s Dance Academy
- Miss Sophie is an excellent teacher. Her passion for dance is always shown through her teaching and you can see how much of an inspiration she is to all of her students. Haydons has continued to teach through lockdown and Miss Sophie has ensured that each session is fun and engaging for the children and has made sure they haven’t been forgotten about. She is a true role model to all the students and and also to many of the parents! A well deserved nominee indeed!
Stephanie Fogg, Doncaster School For the Deaf
- Miss fogg has sent x home work for every week of lockdown and even had weekly zoom sessions for English to help get work done. This has been so important for x who is remote from school and removed from a very important community during these strange times. miss fogg has marked work and provided encouragement to us all to keep going and the improvement in x’s work is incredible thanks to the amazing amount of remote support we have had. Thank you miss Fogg honestly we wouldn’t have got through homeschool with out you.
Sunnyfields Primary School
- All the school staff have gone above and beyond during lockdown.
Terrie Teatham, Paskals Day Nursery
- I have worked with this lady in two different settings now and she is amazing! No, she doesn’t work in my sons nursery but she does work with me so I’m seeing daily the amazing impact she makes to the children of Balby. Always goes above and beyond and is the most creative person I know!
Victoria Curran
- Because she teaches over 100 kids a week, treats them all like her own kids, never misses a chance to tell them how proud she is of them.
Thanks to everyone who has nominated and well done to everyone who has a nomination so far. I really hope you’ve enjoyed reading the comments.
The five Teachers/Child Practitioners with the MOST nominations will go to the final.
Voting will open 1st September HERE.
Cirque Doncaster are sponsoring this award. If you are a school in Doncaster and surrounding areas or part of the Local Authority, they can accept students from Year 6 – 11 on a part time basis. Find out more about their alternative education provision here.
Visit the ‘Coping During Coronavirus’ area for the website here for ideas of what to do with the kids whilst home schooling.
Visit the Summer Holidays page for things to do at home this summer and places that are reopen.
