Nursery World - Spotlight on ... Helen Robertson, ABC Nursery

Name: Helen Robertson

Position: Manager and owner of ABC Nursery in East Lothian

- How did you feel about winning the inaugural Federation of SmallBusinesses joint award with Jewel and Esk College, Edinburgh?

When the college rang to tell me I was shocked but delighted at the sametime. It's the first time someone in the area has won the award. I justdo my job and without the children and staff I wouldn't be here. Parentsare deciding what to spend the 200 cheque on, which accompaniedthe award.

- Why did you decide to get into childcare?

I took 20 years out looking after my six children, but once my youngeststarted school I didn't want to go back to my old job in a bank and thiswas a great opportunity to do something I really wanted to do.

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