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Awards 2012: Individuals - Early Years Professional of the year

Winner - Victoria Stafford, baby room supervisor, Wellies Day Nursery, Horncastle, Lincolnshire

Victoria essentially has two roles - or certainly two titles - at Wellies and fulfils them both to the highest standard.

In her role as Early Years Professional, she oversees the whole nursery's planning, supports individual staff with their personal development, generates and promotes staff morale and is an effective part of the senior management team. Meanwhile, as baby department supervisor she oversees two rooms and four full-time staff who care for up to 24 under-two-year-olds.

Her colleagues say that Victoria is more than an EYP; she is an inspiring team player who is thirsty for more knowledge and opportunities to implement that knowledge. Since becoming an EYP two years ago, Victoria has had a positive impact on the entire staff team at Wellies, all the children and their families.

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