How GLF has made a difference

Read comments on individual journeys and find out how the Graduate Leader Fund has supported growing graduates and EYP’s. They give us an insight into the impact on professional practice and outcomes for children

Nikki Batt - Centre Manager - Kidzone
Sally Forster – Graduate Leader – Kidzone
The fund has proved very useful in bolstering graduate salary in recognition of her training and academic achievement. Continued>>

Carole Farrow – Manager & Graduate Leader - Daisy Chain Pre School
I initially decided to work towards becoming a Graduate Leader because it was a requirement but this led to a desire to obtain a better qualification Continued>>

Fran Bee
The funding has benefitted me personally in that it has enabled me to re-visit and review the theorists, child development and legislative influences relating to Early Years Care and Education. Continued>>

Alison Comfort, Little Treasures Day Nursery
I would not have been able to fund the whole amount of my degree course with out the help of yourselves as it is quite a lot of money to find when you earn a low income. Continued>>

Caroline Baker, Registered Childminder
I am a registered childminder and am constantly trying to better my childminding setting. Continued>>

Julia Kent-Smith, Registered Childminder
I have nearly completed the E123 course, working with Children in the Early Years, through The Open University.  I am now on my way to gaining a Foundation Degree, something that I would once have believed to have been way out of my reach. Continued>>

Wendy Hare, Swan Street Pre-school
After 12 years of practice and a dated NVQ level 3 in Child Care I was pleased to have the opportunity to update my knowledge on all aspects of childcare. Continued>>