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Nursery Chains: Careers - In progress

Working for a nursery chain is the secret to career progression say these four early years practitioners, who have all stayed loyal to their group. By Gabriella Jozwiak

tracey-davis-cvCASE STUDY 1: PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE

Early years organisation the Pre-school Learning Alliance owns and manages 119 nurseries.

‘Nine years ago I was a mum who worked in a shop. Now I’m managing an 84-place nursery. If I wasn’t working for a big chain, I wouldn’t have risen so quickly.

‘When my children started school I was looking for a career to fit in around school hours. I joined the Pre-school Learning Alliance as a volunteer lunchtime assistant in 2007. Previously I’d managed a petrol station for ten years, then worked in supermarkets. I didn’t expect to enjoy childcare so much.

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