When Gemma Grumbell studied for a psychology degree in the mid-1990s she found the child development module fascinating. However, after graduating she went to work for a travel company, and opted for a career in its human resources department, where she stayed for eight years.
Everything changed for Gemma at the end of last year when she was made redundant. After a good deal of soul searching and researching she is now on the full training pathway to become an Early Years Professional.
Gemma is being fully funded by the Children's Workforce Development Council to do a course of 12 months of full-time study, including work placements and validation. Because of the nature of her degree, there will be an emphasis on linking theory and practice, and her placements will provide experience of leading practice.
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