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Real life stories



	We interviewed a selection of people working in Early Years and Childcare on a variety of topics. Hover your mouse over each person to find out a little more about them and then click on the questions below to hear their real life stories: Where are you working just now, and what attracted you to this role? We would like you to give us a brief description of your current role, perhaps you could talk us through a typical day. Which qualification / qualifications do you have and how did you undertake your training? We would like you to tell us about any additional training you have undertaken since you qualified and how it has been beneficial in your job. We would like you to give us an idea of future plans.

Rena works as a senior play leader at South Loch Ness Nursery in the Inverness area. She currently holds an NVQ 3 in Playwork and the enhanced PDA in Early Education and Childcare.

Lorraine works as a family support worker for Dalkeith Integration Team, part of Midlothian Council. She holds a degree and a postgraduate qualification.

Lauren is the early year’s manager at The Hamilton School in Aberdeen. She currently holds the SVQ 3 in Early Years Care and Education and an SVQ 4 in Children’s Care Learning and Development.

Kevin is an early year’s officer working at Gilmerton Children and Family Centre. Kevin currently holds an HNC Early Education and Childcare.

Julia works for the Care and Learning Alliance as a peripatetic manager. She manages 2 out of school care clubs and 2 early years’ settings. She has a background in Playwork and currently holds SVQ2/3 in Playwork and the enhanced PDA in Early Education and Childcare.

Catherine works for Fife Childcare and Early Years Strategy. She is a peripatetic manager who manages 3 out of school care clubs in the Fife area. She holds an HNC in Health and Social Care and an SVQ 4 in Playwork.

Abbi is a part time childminder. She has undertaken SCMA training and also holds an SVQ 3 in Children’s Care Learning and development.