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Remember the value of original qualifications

I am writing on behalf of the Exeter Nursery Nurse support group, following a heated discussion within the group as to the value of the NNEB qualification. I trained, along with others in our group, more than 30 years ago. I had to have O-levels to get on to my course and then for two years I spent three days in my placement and two days at college. Then when term was in recess we worked at our placement, and had no holidays.

I trained, along with others in our group, more than 30 years ago. I had to have O-levels to get on to my course and then for two years I spent three days in my placement and two days at college. Then when term was in recess we worked at our placement, and had no holidays.

The course was not easy and our practical experience was very tough. In the early 1990s the BTec diploma was introduced and the NNEB was devalued to be seen as the easier, more practical course. Now we have the NVQ level 2 and 3. So where am I in these days of continually changing courses?

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