Nursery World - Spotlight on…Holly Rekesius

Lead practitioner, The Nursery in Portishead

What made you want to get into childcare?

I’ve always loved children and as far back as I can remember I have always been surrounded by them: cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends’ children. With this in mind, coupled with the fact I loved health and social care at school, it seemed a very natural thing for me to choose a career in childcare when I left school.

What are the highlights of your career so far?

Just before Christmas, Jackie Hardie, owner of The Nursery, asked me if I would be interested in travelling to the French Alps to work for a couple of weeks. The Nursery provides staff training for Ski Famille, a company that specialises in family ski holidays in the French Alps, and I was offered the chance to share best practice with them.

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