Position: Nursery manager, Tyneside Early Education, Washington, Tyne &Wear
What have you won an award for?
I've got an Individual Learner Award and a Regional Learning WorksAward. It's part of Adult Learners' Week. I've completed my NVQ level 3in childcare and am working towards level 4. I got the awards becauseI've gone from nursery assistant to nursery manager in four years, afterI changed career at the age of 50.
What made you change career?
I used to work for an insurance company and after a while I thought,there must be more to life than this. I'd been interested in childcareever since my own children were small, so I went for a job as a nurseryassistant and I got it! It was very strange and daunting to go back tocollege after more than 30 years, but I managed it and I've never lookedback.
How are you enjoying childcare?
I really enjoy working with children and I would definitely recommend itto others. If I can do it, anyone can!
