Almost six years ago I had my daughter Rebekah and I decided to give up my career as a bookkeeper and settle down to a new life as a stay-at-home mum.
I also have two grown-up sons who have long since fled the nest.
When my daughter started school I followed her into the nursery as a classroom assistant. After a year I had my appraisal with the school director, who encouraged me to get a qualification in early years teaching.
Fortunately one of my colleagues had just completed her own NVQ 3 and encouraged me to study for this award. I was very lucky in having her to offer support where needed.
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