Teach Early Years Awards 2025

Boromi Play Library (Boromi) This innovative school and nursery-based resource is designed to build an infrastructure of play support around a family right from birth through to primary school. Each termly Play Library provides a curated collection of play bags, free for families to borrow, take home and explore together. Every bag is expertly curated to support early communication and language through play, including high-quality resources, a linked book and accessible family guidance. The programme is evidence-based and designed and run by early years play experts. Birds – Sensory Play Stones (Yellow Door) The tactile, realistic detailing on these eight birds will inspire curiosity and conversation while providing lots of wonderful sensory feedback. They’re easy to stand, making them versatile for imaginary play as children’s vocabulary and storytelling skills take flight. “The children immediately noticed them and the conversation while playing with them was incredibly rich” “ “This is more than just a resource – it’s the key to a universe of creative play for children and their families” Kayte Cooling-Smith CATEGORY FINALISTS TICKIT DISCOVERY GLOW MINI TUFF TABLE (Commotion Ltd) WOODEN LACING LEAVES (Educational Advantage) GIANT POLYDRON DINOSAUR (Polydron) HIGHLY COMMENDED WINNER CREATIVE PLAY The PlayTRAY (Inspire My Play) With a deep tray, shallow tray (that doubles as a lid) and removable compartments, this tray is easy to clean, move and store. Keep your sensory set-ups safe to use again or use it as an organiser for resources. “We found multiple ways to use it, meaning we had endless opportunities to support creative play” www.teachearlyyears.com | 7