Hi, I've just added a Latest News item to the Birthlight site, which mentions the What's On 4 Little Ones awards.
I'd like to invite you, as Birthlight members to vote for Birthlight yourselves. You may also wish to mention it in your classes - in a very Birthlight gentle non-pressurised manner. It would be lovely to see both Birthlight and your local classes gaining the recognition they deserve.
The news item posted is below...
If you've enjoyed your Birthlight class, here's a chance to spread the good news and help us reach even more people to share our holistic approach...
In last year's awards Birthlight Baby Yoga teacher Claire Murphy's Hertfordshire baby yoga group was announced as one of best in the UK. Clare won a 'Bronze Award' in the Regional Category of 'Whats On 4 Little Ones 2007 Awards’.
The prestigious What’s On 4 Little Ones Awards 2008 have now been launched, with celebrity judge Alice Beer on board.
The award programme, which is sponsored by pioneering children’s food company Organix, is now in its second year.
The awards aim to celebrate the best pre-school activities across the UK, as voted for by parents.
And this year, the awards are bigger than ever, covering 20 different categories ranging from Best Antenatal Class to Best Messy Play Class!
The awards are divided into three categories: national, for activities that are available in more than one area of the UK; local, for activities that are based in one area of the UK, and special awards.
The special awards are for the Best New Activity, the Best Innovation, the Best Baby Development Activity, the Best Toddler Activity and the Most Outstanding Volunteer.
From August 1 to October 31, parents can log onto the on-line directory - www.whatson4littleones.co.uk - to nominate their favourite local pre-school classes and activities.
Online voting for the national awards will then run from November 1 to February 29 2008.
Broadcaster, author and mother-of-two Alice Beer will be on the judging panel that picks the local and special awards. The panel also votes on the national awards nominees.
Categories you may consider voting for Birthlight in are:
National Awards:
Best Swimming Class (infant aquatics)
Best Physical Activity Class (baby yoga)
Local Awards:
Best Local Activity (any of the classes you attend)
Best Antenatal Class or Course
Special Awards:
Best New Activity: This award is for any activity that has been running less than 2 years.
Best Innovation: The award is for any activity that has shown innovation in what they do or how they do it!
Best Baby Development Activity: This award is for any activity that has excelled in baby development.
Best Toddler Development Activity: This award is for any activity that has excelled in toddler development.