A hugely successful and inspirational event was held in Cardiff on Saturday 16 May to celebrate the work of childminders and Coram PACEY members and to bring the celebrations from Childminding Week 2026 to a close.
We heard from guest speakers:
Ceri Herbert, Head of Childcare and Play Inspection, Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) on key work and updates
Hedwig Verhagen on the impact of psychological trauma on child development
Duke Al on the Power of the Pen: Growing Up, OCD and the Story of Little Duke
Paula Timms on the Magic of Childminding
The award winners recognised were:
Welsh language learner of the year
Celebrating the achievements of members who have demonstrated their commitment to the development of Welsh language skills within a setting.
Winner:
Katie Llewellyn, Carmarthenshire
Katie was chosen by the Welsh language leads in the Coram PACEY team in recognition of the commitment she has shown to her learning and promoting of the Welsh language, through undertaking Camau courses and embarking on the Welsh Promise to embed Welsh into her setting.
By planning for and achieving the Bronze Level Welsh Promise, Katie has introduced spoken and visual Welsh into the setting. Katie has been enthusiastic, resilient, and dedicated, and has a genuine passion for the language, culture, and community of Wales. , Katie has created a welcoming and supportive environment for the children in her care, making them feel comfortable and motivated.
Katie has consistently collated evidence and looked for opportunities to extend her learning by attending local events, and actively seeking opportunities to practise Welsh in the community, embracing every opportunity to use the language in everyday life. The team have seen Katie improve her knowledge of Welsh, her experience and confidence, always being positive, and determined.
Katie has demonstrated that learning Welsh is not simply about language acquisition, but about building confidence, connecting with her community, and celebrating Welsh identity and culture.
Katie said: "Winning the Welsh Language Learner of the Year Award for 2026 was such a surprise and an honour. I have worked so hard to learn Welsh and to build my confidence using it — not just with adults, but with children too, in both my work and personal life. This award makes me proud because I have never given up, even when times have been hard. To be recognised by Coram PACEY Cymru for my Welsh language journey is such a lovely feeling. I can now use Welsh confidently in my work with the children I care for and their families. It feels wonderful to help the Welsh language continue to thrive throughout Carmarthenshire and across Wales."
Longevity
Celebrating childminders in Wales who have stuck with it, through all the challenges they have faced during their careers and changes in the sector and to the profession over time.
Joint winners:
Alison Burt-Ryan, Newport
Alison has been registered as a childminder since 2001 following the birth of her first son. While she had always loved spending time with children, she never imagined that this interest would grow into a lifelong passion and fulfilling career in early years, one that she still cherishes 26 years later. Childminding to her is not just her job or hobby it is her purpose and joy. What truly motivates Alison is helping the next generation become the very best they can be. Over the years, she has invested significantly in creating a unique childcare environment. What began as a family home has evolved into a purpose-built setting, shaped by the children themselves.
Alison said: "Receiving this Welsh Longevity Award means the absolute world to me. I feel incredibly honoured to be recognised for the years of dedication, commitment and love I have given to children and their families. This award has made me reflect with enormous pride on the many wonderful children, families, friendships and memories that have filled my career over the years. Childminding has never simply been a job to me; it has been a lifelong passion and a huge part of who I am. By winning this award I can be a positive role model to others considering a future in childminding. Caring for children, supporting families and helping shape little lives is an honour that I will never stop being grateful for."
Margaret Rose, Ceredigion
Margaret has been a registered childminder in Penrhyncoch near Aberystwyth since 2001. Over that time she has cared for 138 children (with 2 more starting this month) whilst raising 4 children of her own. She started because her second child wasn't happy in the day nursery, and a friend suggested that she should start childminding myself. Nearly 25 years later she still loves her job, and enjoys watching the children grow and develop. Her eldest two children have both gone into childcare themselves, and she have inspired several children in her care to go into the childcare or education sector. She has also supported a friend to set up her own childminding business, who started as Margaret’s assistant. Parents of children in her care repeatedly recommend Margaret to family and friends, and she has even looked after the children of one of the first children she cared for.
Margaret said: "Winning the Coram PACEY Longevity Award means a great deal to me. It reflects my dedication, passion, and commitment to supporting children and families over many years. Childminding has been more than a career; it has been a privilege to help children learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment. Receiving this award is an honour and a reminder of the positive relationships and lasting impact that can be built through consistent, caring childcare. I am proud to be recognised for a profession that I truly love."
Innovation
Winner:
Karean Carr, Vale of Glamorgan
Karean has created a safeguarding innovation from real, lived experience as a working childminder, identifying a gap that has existed for years. As a solo practitioner responsible for multiple children on outings, she recognised a critical risk: if something were to happen to her, there is no immediate, clear way for emergency services or the public to identify the children in my care or contact their parents. Locked phones, hidden paper records, and inaccessible information create delays at the very moment speed matters most.
Karean created a visible, digital ID system that connects instantly to essential, parent-verified information by simply tapping a card, scanning a QR code, or entering a short link.
It is practical, real-world safeguarding, built at Karean’s kitchen table while she continues to work full-time in childcare. It has already been adopted by childminders and is actively being used to support safer outings, giving both practitioners and parents greater confidence.
Karean is proud to have introduced a new way of safeguarding on the go, one that is simple, immediate, and could make a critical difference when it matters most.
Karean said: "Winning this award means the world to me. As a registered childminder, LittleLink ID was born from real-life experiences and a desire to strengthen safeguarding for children, families, and childcare professionals. To have that vision recognised is incredibly special. This award isn’t just for me, it’s for every childminder who has supported, encouraged, and believed in the idea. It reminds me that even small ideas, built with passion and purpose, can make a big difference."
Well-being champion
Celebrating Coram PACEY members who have worked in their setting to support children’s well-being in Wales. We welcome nominations from parents/carers whose children are using a childcare setting managed by a Coram PACEY member in Wales.
Winner:
Libby Leyshon, North Cornelly Playgroup, Bridgend
Parent nomination: "North Cornelly Playgroup have played a vital part in supporting our family over the past 2 years . We adopted a little girl and over the past year the complexity of the process has really taken a toll on all of us as a family. We lost friends and support networks and became really isolate . We had no support from medical professionals or post adoption support and at this point we felt completely lost . The team at North Cornelly playgroup kept us going. I would turn up crying after experiencing a very traumatic morning they would not only provide my daughter with unconditional love and support but I was also unconditionally supported and never felt judged. They truly put the well being of not just my little girl but us a family at the centre and would go above and beyond. Every single one of them cares and would welcome us with open arms . They kept this family together and I’m so thankful for them , we know have the right support in place now and if wasn’t for the team in North Cornelly playgroup I truly believe we would of have an adoption breakdown . Since support has been put in place we are thriving, my little girl is so happy and safe there, they go above and beyond to meet her needs."
Libby said: “As a small charity playgroup, we were thrilled to be recognised in the prestigious Coram PACEY awards. It was a privilege to be recognised alongside incredible childminders. What made the award even more special for us, was the heartfelt feedback from our nominee. Learning the impact we have made on their life as a family was extremely poignant. We pride ourselves on being a setting that has wellbeing at the heart of all we do, and we are very humbled and honoured that this has been acknowledged. Partnerships in early years are so important, and we are proud and grateful to work alongside Coram PACEY and all the incredible childminders out there.”
Partnership in practice
Celebrating members who have worked in partnership with a local authority childcare team in Wales and in doing so supported raising the profile and professionalism of childminding.
We welcome nominations from Local Authority childcare teams in Wales who have worked positively in partnership with a childminder member and want these achievements to be recognised.
Nominated by Jamie Williams, Childcare Advisory Teacher, Caerphilly.
Jamie said: "I nominated Abigail for her exceptional professionalism, exemplary partnership working, and her significant contributions to raising the standards and profile of childminding in Caerphilly. Abigail is developing her knowledge and skills in supporting children with emerging additional needs, and this has only impacted her practice further. Her excellent CIW report highlights that children with additional learning needs are well supported, noting that Abigail works closely with parents and professionals, confidently seeks advice, and takes proactive steps to meet each child’s individual needs. Her observations are detailed and linked to the Welsh Government Early Childhood Play, Learning and Care (ECPLC) developmental pathways, allowing her to identify next steps and share these effectively with families. This is reinforced through active engagement with the local authority team and wider collaborative working. Her use of learning journeys has been recognised as exemplary, with her work put forward as “practice worth sharing” on the CIW website an achievement that not only elevates her setting but also the wider profile of childminding in Caerphilly. Her use of funding further highlights her integrity and dedication. The Caerphilly Early Years and Childcare Team firmly believe she embodies the very best of childminding practice in Wales."
Abigail said: "I’m incredibly grateful to receive the Partnership in Practice award for 2026. Supporting children and working closely with families and professionals is something I’m very passionate about, so this recognition means a great deal to me. I’m also very thankful for the support and guidance I’ve received from Jamie and the Caerphilly Early Years team, whose encouragement has helped me continue to grow and develop my practice. I’d also like to thank Coram PACEY Cymru , especially Shelley Rees and Stephanie Draper, for their support since I became a childminder, particularly when I reached out for guidance around children’s development and learning journeys."
Regional childminder of the year
Awards to recognise and celebrate the very best childminders. Those who make a difference to the lives of the children they care for, who set the bar high and are an inspiration to all in the profession.
Winner:
North Wales- Jacqui Gill, Conwy
South Wales- Claire Nicholls-De Freitas, Neath Port Talbot
Runner up:
Sarah Sharpe, Vale of Glamorgan
Cynhaliwyd digwyddiad hynod lwyddiannus ac ysbrydoledig yng Nghaerdydd ddydd Sadwrn 16 Mai i ddathlu gwaith gwarchodwyr plant ac aelodau Coram PACEY ac i ddod â dathliadau Wythnos Gwarchod Plant 2026 i ben.
Clywsom gan siaradwyr gwadd:
Ceri Herbert, Pennaeth Arolygu Gofal Plant a Chwarae: Gwaith allweddol a diweddariadau
Hedwig Verhagen: Effaith trawma seicolegol ar ddatblygiad plant
Duke Al: PŴER Y PEN: Tyfu i Fyny, OCD a Stori Dug Bach
Paula Timms: Lledrith Gwarchod Plant
Yr enillwyr gwobrau a gydnabuwyd oedd:
Dysgwr Cymraeg y Flwyddyn
Dathlu llwyddiannau aelodau sydd wedi dangos eu hymrwymiad i ddatblygu sgiliau iaith Gymraeg o fewn lleoliad.
Enillwr:
Katie Llewellyn, Sir Gaerfyrddin
Cafodd Katie ei dewis gan yr arweinwyr Cymraeg yn nhîm Coram PACEY mewn cydnabyddiaeth o'r ymrwymiad y mae hi wedi'i ddangos i ddysgu a hyrwyddo'r Gymraeg, drwy gyflawni cyrsiau Camau ac ymgymryd â'r Addewid Cymraeg i ymgorffori'r Gymraeg yn ei lleoliad.
Drwy gynllunio ar gyfer yr Addewid Cymraeg Lefel Efydd, a'i gyflawni, mae Katie wedi cyflwyno Cymraeg llafar a gweledol i'r lleoliad. Mae Katie wedi bod yn frwdfrydig, gwydn ac ymroddedig, ac mae ganddi angerdd gwirioneddol tuag at y Gymraeg a diwylliant a chymunedau Cymru. Mae Katie wedi creu amgylchedd croesawgar a chefnogol i'r plant yn ei gofal, gan wneud iddynt deimlo'n gyfforddus a llawn cymhelliant.
Mae Katie wedi casglu tystiolaeth yn gyson ac edrych am gyfleoedd i ehangu ei dysgu drwy fynychu digwyddiadau lleol a mynd ati i chwilio am gyfleoedd i ymarfer y Gymraeg yn y gymuned, gan fanteisio i'r eithaf ar bob cyfle i ddefnyddio'r iaith mewn bywyd bob dydd. Mae'r tîm wedi gweld Katie yn gwella ei gwybodaeth am y Gymraeg, ei phrofiad a'i hyder, gan fod yn gadarnhaol a diwyro ar bob adeg.
Mae Katie wedi dangos bod dysgu Cymraeg yn ymwneud â mwy na chaffael iaith yn unig, ond am fagu hyder, cysylltu â'i chymuned a dathlu hunaniaeth a diwylliant Cymru.
Dywedodd Katie: "Roedd ennill gwobr Dysgwr y Flwyddyn ar gyfer 2026 yn gymaint o syndod ac yn anrhydedd. Rydw i wedi gweithio'n galed i ddysgu Cymraeg ac i fagu hyder i'w defnyddio — nid gydag oedolion yn unig, ond gyda phlant hefyd, a hynny yn fy ngwaith yn ogystal â fy mywyd personol. Rwy'n falch o'r wobr hon oherwydd mi wnes i ddyfalbarhau, hyd yn oed yn ystod cyfnodau anodd. Mae cael fy nghydnabod gan Coram PACEY Cymru am fy siwrnai i ddysgu Cymraeg yn deimlad mor braf. Galla i bellach ddefnyddio Cymraeg yn hyderus wrth fy ngwaith gyda'r plant rwy'n gofalu amdanynt a'u teuluoedd. Mae'n teimlo'n braf helpu'r Gymraeg i barhau i ffynnu ar hyd a lled Sir Gâr ac ar draws Cymru."
Hirhoedledd
Mae eich gwaith caled dros y blynyddoedd yn glod i’ch gwydnwch a’ch angerdd. Rydym am ddathlu gwarchodwyr plant yng Nghymru sydd wedi dal ati, trwy’r holl heriau y maent wedi’u hwynebu yn ystod eu gyrfaoedd a newidiadau yn y sector ac i’r proffesiwn dros amser.
Enillwyr:
Alison Burt-Ryan, Casnewydd
Mae Alison wedi bod yn warchodwr plant cofrestredig ers 2001 yn dilyn genedigaeth ei mab cyntaf. Er ei bod hi wastad wedi bod wrth ei bodd yn treulio amser gyda phlant, ni wnaeth fyth dychmygu y byddai'r diddordeb hwn yn tyfu i fod yn angerdd gydol oes a gyrfa foddhaus yn y sector blynyddoedd cynnar, un sy'n meddwl cymaint iddi 26 mlynedd yn ddiweddarach. Iddi hi, mae gwarchod plant yn fwy na dim ond swydd neu hobi. Mae'n rhoi pwrpas a llawenydd iddi. Yr hyn sydd wir yn cymell Alison yw helpu'r genhedlaeth nesaf fod y gorau y gallant fod. Dros y blynyddoedd, mae wedi buddsoddi'n sylweddol mewn creu amgylchedd gofal plant unigryw. Mae'r hyn a ddechreuodd yn gartref teuluol wedi esblygu'n lleoliad pwrpasol, wedi'i lywio gan y plant eu hunain.
Dywedodd Alison: "Mae derbyn y Wobr Hirhoedledd Cymru hon yn werth y byd i mi. Rwy'n teimlo cymaint o anrhydedd o gael fy nghydnabod am y blynyddoedd o ymroddiad, ymrwymiad a chariad rydw i wedi'u rhoi i blant a'u teuluoedd. Mae'r wobr hon wedi gwneud i mi fyfyrio â chymaint o falchder ar y nifer o blant, teuluoedd, cyfeillgarwch ac atgofion hyfryd sydd wedi llenwi fy ngyrfa dros y blynyddoedd. Mae gwarchod plant wastad wedi bod yn fwy na dim ond swydd i fi; rydw i wedi bod yn frwd drosto drwy gydol fy mywyd ac mae'n rhan enfawr o fy hunaniaeth. O ennill y wobr hon gallaf fod yn enghraifft gadarnhaol i eraill sy'n ystyried dyfodol mewn gwarchod plant. Mae gofalu am blant, cefnogi teuluoedd a helpu i lywio bywydau bach yn anrhydedd y bydda i bob amser yn ddiolchgar amdano."
Margaret Rose, Sir Ceredigion
Mae Margaret wedi bod yn warchodwr plant cofrestredig ym Mhenrhyncoch ger Aberystwyth ers 2001. Dros y cyfnod hwnnw, mae wedi gofalu am 138 o blant (gyda 2 arall yn dechrau'r mis hwn) tra'n magu 4 plentyn ei hun. Dechreuodd gan nad oedd ei hail blentyn yn hapus yn y feithrinfa ddydd ac awgrymodd ffrind iddi ddechrau gwarchod plant ei hun. Bron 25 mlynedd yn ddiweddarach mae hi'n dal i fod wrth ei bodd gyda'i swydd, ac mae hi'n mwynhau gwylio'r plant yn tyfu a datblygu. Mae ei dau blentyn hŷn wedi dilyn gyrfa mewn gofal plant hefyd, ac mae hi wedi ysbrydoli sawl plentyn yn ei gofal i ddilyn gyrfa yn y sector gofal plant neu addysg. Mae hi hefyd wedi cefnogi ffrind i sefydlu ei busnes gwarchod plant ei hun, ar ôl dechrau fel cynorthwyydd i Margaret. Mae rhieni plant yn ei gofal yn gyson yn argymell Margaret i deulu a ffrindiau, ac mae hi hyd yn oed wedi gofalu am blant i un o'r plant cyntaf iddi ofalu amdanynt.
Dywedodd Margaret: "Mae ennill Gwobr Hirhoedledd Coram PACEY yn meddwl cryn dipyn i mi. Mae'n adlewyrchu fy ymroddiad, angerdd ac ymrwymiad i gefnogi plant a theuluoedd dros lawer o flynyddoedd. Mae gwarchod plant wedi bod yn fwy na gyrfa; mae wedi bod yn anrhydedd helpu plant i ddysgu, tyfu a ffynnu mewn amgylchedd meithringar. Mae derbyn y wobr hon yn anrhydedd ac yn fy atgoffa o'r perthnasau cadarnhaol a'r effaith barhaus y gellir ei chael drwy ofal plant cyson a gofalgar. Rwy'n falch o gael fy nghydnabod am broffesiwn rydw i wir yn ei garu."
Arloesedd
Yn dathlu aelodau yng Nghymru sydd wedi defnyddio arloesedd i gefnogi ac ysbrydoli eraill a hyrwyddo gofal plant o safon.
Enillwr:
Karean Carr, Bro Morgannwg
Mae Karean wedi arloesi system ddiogelu o brofiad bywyd go iawn fel gwarchodwr plant, gan nodi bwlch sydd wedi bodoli am flynyddoedd. Fel ymarferydd unigol sy'n gyfrifol am sawl plentyn pan fyddant y tu allan i'r lleoliad, nododd risg critigol: pe bai rhywbeth yn digwydd iddi hi, nid oes unrhyw ffordd uniongyrchol a chlir i'r gwasanaethau brys nac aelodau'r cyhoedd adnabod y plant yn ei gofal na chysylltu â'u rhieni. Mae ffonau wedi'u cloi, cofnodion papur wedi'u cuddio a gwybodaeth na ellir cael gafael arni yn creu oedi ar adeg pan mae ymateb yn gyflym o'r pwys mwyaf.
Creodd Karean system adnabod ddigidol weladwy sy'n cysylltu'n syth â gwybodaeth hanfodol wedi'i dilysu gan rieni drwy, yn syml, dapio cerdyn, sganio cod QR neu ddarparu dolen fer.
Mae'n system ddiogelu ymarferol sy'n addas ar gyfer bywyd go iawn, wedi'i chreu wrth fwrdd cegin Karean tra'i bod hi'n parhau i weithio'n llawn amser ym maes gofal plant. Mae eisoes wedi cael ei mabwysiadu gan warchodwyr plant ac mae'n cael ei defnyddio i gefnogi teithiau mwy diogel gan roi mwy o hyder i ymarferwyr yn ogystal â rhieni.
Mae Karean yn falch o fod wedi cyflwyno ffordd newydd o ddiogelu y tu allan i'r lleoliad, un sy'n syml, yn gweithio'n syth ac y gallai gwneud gwahaniaeth hollbwysig ar yr adeg fwyaf pwysig.
Dywedodd Karean: "Mae ennill y wobr hon yn werth y byd i mi. Fel gwarchodwr plant cofrestredig, ganed LittleLink ID o brofiadau bywyd go iawn ac awydd i gryfhau diogelu i blant, teuluoedd a gweithwyr gofal plant proffesiynol. Mae cael cydnabyddiaeth am y weledigaeth honno'n arbennig dros ben. Nid i fi yn unig y mae'r wobr hon, ond i bob gwarchodwr plant sydd wedi cefnogi, annog a chredu yn y syniad. Mae'n fy atgoffa y gall hyd yn oed syniadau bach, wedi'u creu ag angerdd a phwrpas, wneud gwahaniaeth mawr."
Hyrwyddwr lles
Dathlu aelodau Coram PACEY sydd wedi gweithio yn eu lleoliad i gefnogi lles plant. Rydym yn croesawu enwebiadau gan rieni/gofalwyr sydd yn defnyddio lleoliad gofal plant a reolir gan aelod Coram PACEY.
Enillwr:
Libby Leyshon, Grŵp chwarae Gogledd Cornelly, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
Enwebiad gan riant: "Mae Cylch Chwarae Gogledd Corneli wedi chwarae rhan hollbwysig wrth gefnogi ein teulu dros y 2 flynedd ddiwethaf. Mabwysiadon ni ferch fach ac mae cymhlethdod y broses wir wedi rhoi llawer o bwysau arnon ni fel teulu dros y flwyddyn ddiwethaf. Collon ni ffrindiau a rhwydweithiau cymorth a daethon ni'n ynysig dros ben. Cawson ni ddim cymorth gan weithwyr meddygol proffesiynol na chymorth ôl-fabwysiadu ac ar yr adeg honno roedden ni'n teimlo ar goll yn llwyr. Cadwodd y tîm yng nghylch chwarae Gogledd Corneli ni i fynd. Byddwn i'n cyrraedd yn crïo ar ôl bore trawmatig dros ben a bydden nhw nid yn unig yn rhoi cariad a chymorth diamod i'm merch, ond roeddwn i hefyd yn cael cefnogaeth ddiamod ganddynt a doeddwn i byth yn teimlo eu bod yn fy marnu i. Maen nhw wir yn rhoi lles fy merch yn ogystal â'n lles ni fel teulu wrth wraidd popeth a bydden nhw'n mynd yr ail filltir. Mae pob un ohonyn nhw yn gofalu ac yn ein croesawu ni gyda dwylo agored. Cadwon nhw'r teulu hwn ynghyd ac rwy'n hynod o ddiolchgar iddyn nhw. Mae gennym y cymorth cywir ar waith bellach ac rydw i wir yn credu y byddai'r mabwysiadu wedi chwalu heb y tîm yng nghylch chwarae Gogledd Corneli. Ers cael cymorth, rydyn ni'n ffynnu. Mae fy merch fach mor hapus a diogel yno. Maen nhw'n mynd yr ail filltir i ddiwallu ei hanghenion."
Dywedodd Libby: "Fel grŵp chwarae elusennol bach, roeddem wrth ein bodd i gael ein cydnabod yng ngwobrau mawreddog Coram PACEY. Roedd yn fraint cael ein cydnabod ochr yn ochr â gwarchodwyr plant anhygoel. Yr hyn a wnaeth y wobr hyd yn oed yn fwy arbennig i ni oedd yr adborth diffuant gan ein henwebai. Roedd dysgu'r effaith yr ydym wedi'i chael ar eu bywyd fel teulu yn hynod o deimladwy. Rydym yn ymfalchïo yn y ffaith ein bod yn lleoliad sydd â lles wrth wraidd popeth a wnawn, ac rydym yn teimlo'n ostyngedig ac yn anrhydeddus iawn bod hyn wedi'i gydnabod. Mae partneriaethau yn y blynyddoedd cynnar mor bwysig, ac rydym yn falch ac yn ddiolchgar o weithio ochr yn ochr â Coram PACEY a'r holl warchodwyr plant anhygoel sydd allan yna."
Partneriaeth ar waith
Dathlu aelodau sydd wedi gweithio mewn partneriaeth â thîm gofal plant awdurdod lleol ac wrth wneud hynny wedi cefnogi codi proffil a phroffesiynoldeb gwarchod plant.
Rydym yn croesawu enwebiadau gan dimau gofal plant Awdurdodau Lleol sydd wedi gweithio’n gadarnhaol mewn partneriaeth ag aelod o warchodwyr plant ac am i’r cyflawniadau hyn gael eu cydnabod.
Enwebwyd gan Jamie Williams, Athro Ymgynghorol Gofal Plant, Caerffili.
Dywedodd Jamie: "Enwebais i Abigail oherwydd ei phroffesiynoldeb rhagorol, gwaith partneriaeth penigamp a'i chyfraniadau arwyddocaol at godi safonau a phroffil gwarchod plant yng Nghaerffili. Mae Abigail yn datblygu ei gwybodaeth a'i sgiliau wrth gefnogi plant sydd ag anghenion ychwanegol sy'n dod i'r amlwg, ac mae hyn ond wedi dylanwadu ar ei hymarfer ymhellach. Mae ei hadroddiad ardderchog gan AGC yn tanlinellu bod plant ag anghenion dysgu ychwanegol yn cael eu cefnogi'n dda, gan nodi bod Abigail yn gweithio'n agos gyda rhieni a gweithwyr proffesiynol, yn hyderus wrth geisio cyngor ac yn cymryd camau rhagweithiol i ddiwallu anghenion unigol pob plentyn. Mae ei harsylwadau yn fanwl ac wedi'u cysylltu â llwybrau datblygiadol Chwarae, Dysgu a Gofal Plentyndod Cynnar (ChDGPC) Llywodraeth Cymru, gan ganiatáu iddi nodi camau nesaf a rhannu'r rhain yn effeithiol gyda theuluoedd. Mae hyn yn cael ei atgyfnerthu drwy ymgysylltu'n rhagweithiol â thîm yr awdurdod lleol a chydweithio ehangach. Mae ei defnydd o siwrneiau dysgu wedi cael ei gydnabod am fod yn rhagorol, ac mae ei gwaith wedi cael ei gyflwyno fel "arfer gwerth ei rannu" ar wefan AGC, cyflawniad sydd nid yn unig yn dyrchafu ei lleoliad, ond proffil gwarchod plant ehangach Caerffili hefyd. Mae ei defnydd o gyllid yn amlygu ymhellach ei huniondeb a'i hymroddiad. Mae Tîm y Blynyddoedd Cynnar a Gofal Plant Caerffili yn credu'n gryf ei bod hi'n ymgorffori'r gorau oll o ymarfer gwarchod plant yng Nghymru."
Dywedodd Abigail: "Rwy'n hynod o ddiolchgar am dderbyn y wobr Partneriaeth mewn Ymarfer ar gyfer 2026. Rwy'n frwd iawn am gefnogi plant a gweithio'n agos gyda theuluoedd a gweithwyr proffesiynol, felly mae'r gydnabyddiaeth hon yn meddwl cryn dipyn i mi. Rwy'n hynod o ddiolchgar hefyd am y cymorth a'r arweiniad rwyf wedi'u derbyn gan Jamie a thîm y Blynyddoedd Cynnar Caerffili, y mae eu hanogaeth wedi fy helpu i barhau i dyfu a datblygu fy ymarfer. Hoffwn ddiolch i Coram PACEY Cymru hefyd, yn enwedig i Shelley Rees a Stephanie Draper, am eu cymorth ers i mi ddod yn warchodwr plant, yn benodol pan gysylltais i yn gofyn am arweiniad ynghylch datblygiad plant a siwrneiau dysgu."
Gwobrau gwarchodwr plant rhanbarthol y flwyddyn
Gwobrau i gydnabod a dathlu’r gwarchodwyr plant gorau oll. Y rhai sy’n gwneud gwahaniaeth i fywydau’r plant y maent yn gofalu amdanynt, sy’n gosod y bar yn uchel ac yn ysbrydoliaeth i bawb yn y proffesiwn.
Enillwr:
Gogledd Cymru- Jacqui Gill, Conwy
De Cymru- Claire Nicholls-De Freitas, Castell-nedd Port Talbot
Ail safle:
Sarah Sharpe, Bro Morgannwg
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