At the young age of 24, Emma Graham took the brave decision to buy anursery that was saddled with bad debts and had been given poor Ofstedreports.
She says, 'Sitting where I am now, two years down the line, having livedand breathed the EYFS, embarked on all kinds of midnight reads of childtheorists and childcare resources, I now know that being outstanding anda leader in childcare practice means you never really come to an end ora completion point. It is more about driving forward, innovating andimproving along the way.'
Before she took over, the nursery had only 28 children. It now has morethan 170. She has also ensured that there is excellent communicationbetween parents and practitioners and says she 'meets and greets everyparent at the door and knows every family unit well'.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
