No child should be left behind’ is Jackie’s motto, one that she has fiercely upheld throughout almost 30 years of working in the early years sector. She strongly believes that early years settings should be available to all children in the community and that aspirations should be raised for everyone.
Jackie’s title may be CEO of the charity, but you will often find her in the room with children telling stories or playing with dolls. She will clean and mop the same as any other team member and is hands-on in the settings – that is what brings her joy.
Recently, Jackie’s 25th year at Growing Places was celebrated and repeatedly the same words were used to describe her by staff, families and professional colleagues: passionate, dedicated, hard working, inspirational, making change happen, supportive, kind, caring, loving and driven. She is valued and respected within the community, with Growing Places regarded as much more than a nursery group but as a family where Jackie welcomes everyone without judgement.
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