Early Nurture Pre-School is proud to announce that its Owner and Manager, Shabnum Bi, has been named the recipient of the Apex of Recognition: Inspiring Leader within the Early Years Sector in the West Midlands 2025. This accolade shines a spotlight on her exceptional leadership and dedication to building a preschool that places children’s wellbeing, growth, and individuality at the very heart of its work.
The award reflects years of dedicated effort to create a setting where children can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. Under Shabnum’s guidance, Early Nurture Pre-School has grown into a place where every child is welcomed, valued, and supported according to their unique needs. Families across the community speak highly of the preschool’s warmth and inclusivity, with staff consistently going above and beyond to ensure that children not only meet milestones but also develop a genuine love for learning.
The ethos of Early Nurture Pre-School is grounded in a commitment to inclusion, compassion, and early support. Shabnum and her team have long championed the importance of ensuring that all children, including those with additional needs, are given the tools and encouragement to reach their full potential. The preschool’s approach integrates early intervention strategies, small-group learning opportunities, and individualised plans that respond directly to each child’s developmental journey.
Much of the preschool’s success lies in the strength and dedication of its staff, who act as role models, mentors, and guides throughout a child’s time at the setting. With a curriculum that blends creativity, curiosity, and structured skill-building, children are encouraged to grow in confidence and independence. The team’s focus on both child-centred activities and carefully designed adult-led learning ensures that progress is visible and meaningful at every stage.
Special Educational Needs provision is a particular strength of the setting. Staff are highly trained and work closely with families and external professionals to provide personalised pathways of support. From language development activities to sensory-focused sessions, every effort is made to remove barriers to learning and to foster a sense of joy and achievement for each child. This holistic approach not only supports children’s learning outcomes but also strengthens bonds of trust and collaboration between the preschool and parents.
Winning the Apex of Recognition award is a proud moment not only for Shabnum Bi but also for the entire Early Nurture Pre-School community. It affirms the setting’s belief that high-quality early years education should combine ambition with care, structure with play, and planning with flexibility, always keeping the child’s best interests at the centre.
This recognition highlights the preschool’s impact across the West Midlands and serves as an inspiration for others in the early years sector. It demonstrates that when leadership is rooted in passion and values, and when a team works with both skill and heart, extraordinary outcomes for children can be achieved.
“This award is an honour, and it is a testament to the incredible dedication of our whole team. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in an environment that is both nurturing and ambitious. Our aim has always been to give children the best possible start in life, and to work alongside families to achieve that. To be recognised in this way is both humbling and inspiring.”
For further information about Early Nurture Pre-School and its work, please contact:
0121 464 4382
