Nursery World - Experience counts too

I read with interest Marjorie Ouvry's comments regarding the need for nursery managers to be educated to graduate level (Letters, 20 July). I agree we do not want children to be cared for by 'poorly qualified, but well meaning staff'. However, I do not believe employing graduates as nursery managers is the only option. I am a nursery nurse with more than 20 years experience working in a variety of 'well respected' childcare settings. I have an NNEB and a Diploma in Post Qualifying Studies, and have attended training courses, seminars and discussion sessions. While I do not rest on my professional experience, I feel it has been incredibly useful and rewarding. Throughout my career I have gained many necessary practical skills, including working with parents, attending case conferences, setting up workshops for parents and children, accessing funding and leading a staff team.

I am a nursery nurse with more than 20 years experience working in a variety of 'well respected' childcare settings. I have an NNEB and a Diploma in Post Qualifying Studies, and have attended training courses, seminars and discussion sessions. While I do not rest on my professional experience, I feel it has been incredibly useful and rewarding. Throughout my career I have gained many necessary practical skills, including working with parents, attending case conferences, setting up workshops for parents and children, accessing funding and leading a staff team.

I do not consider myself poorly educated because I don't have a degree. I have several childcare qualifications, a real interest in learning and take up training whenever it's available. I also have a kind, caring and friendly nature. These dispositions are just as important as training and skills.

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