Name: Andy Wallman
Age: 44
Current role: Base room manager in a nursery
Qualifications: NVQ 3.
EXPERIENCE
In 2003 I decided I wanted a complete change of career direction after having worked in a variety of jobs, including as a postman and DJ, and the idea of working with children appealed to me. My first role in the sector was with the Family Welfare Association as a pre-school assistant, where I was also working in an out-of-school club. After working across four pre-schools within my local area, I became a supervisor and expanded my responsibilities. Meanwhile I persevered with my studies for an NVQ.
Experience of different settings, which has included working with children with behavioural difficulties and in a multi-cultural context, has given me a lot of confidence. Now I'm working in a nursery and feel sure that my decision to move into this area was the right one.
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