Since launching the Totem Pole in 2009, Mary Barlow's renown has grown nationally and the programmes that take place in the active learning environment of her Grantham headquarters are universally praised as being innovative and inspiring.
The judges were particularly impressed with the range of courses that Mary offers and the evidence that was produced to highlight their impact on young children's lives.
The foundation of her work is the Beginning with Babies programme, which is now highly regarded as a cornerstone programme for early years. The popularity of other sessions such as Fun on the Floor, the Tool Kit and an extensive range of bespoke and taster courses demonstrate that her underpinning approach to learning and best practice can energise practice and improve children's lives. The high take-up also shows that these courses are meeting the demands of local authority organisations and Ofsted.
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