Some people might choose to slow down on their career path when they start a family but not Julie Phillips.? The former typist?s career has rocketed since the birth of her children and she is now a playgroup assistant, a cr?che worker and a childminder.
When Julie quit her job as a typist to start a family she did not want to suppress all of her career ambitions.? After speaking to a friend who managed a playgroup, Julie realised working in the Early Years and Childcare sector would offer her ample opportunity to satisfy her desire for career progression whilst allowing her to spend more time with her children, so she enrolled on a course to do a NVQ level two in Early Years and Childcare.
After completing her first NVQ, Julie was qualified to take up a position as a playgroup assistant and as a cr?che worker, caring for children aged 0 to 5.? Julie enjoys the training side of her job as it allows her to gain a greater insight into the role and so she has now started her NVQ level three in Early Years and Childcare, which she completes at home in her spare time.
Julie feels that her career in early years and childcare has a great deal of variety as she works with three entirely different groups of children.? Her favourite part of the job is seeing the children develop over time, especially when they join her playgroup or cr?che with learning difficulties and she is able to help them overcome these difficulties.? She teaches them the social skills they will need throughout their lives and so Julie feels she really makes a long-term difference to their lives.
Julie said: “Everyone always says kids are the most precious thing we have, so it makes sense that we need to get the best people who are properly qualified to look after them.? I feel a great sense of satisfaction knowing I am helping them to get the best possible start to their lives.? I would encourage anyone who is understanding and who loves working with children to consider a career in the early years and childcare sector.”