Position: Manager of Teddies Nursery in Bracknell, Berkshire
- How did you feel about winning the BUPA Shine award for LifetimeAchievement after working at Teddies for 11 years?
It was a shock, as I didn't know that I had been nominated for the awarduntil I was presented with it on the night.
- How have you celebrated?
I celebrated with my team, who were all very excited. I was awarded aplaque that I have displayed in the nursery entrance and gift vouchersto buy something for myself.
- Have you always wanted to work in childcare?
When I left college at 18 I had no idea what I wanted to do, but aftervolunteering at a playscheme in the summer I realised I wanted to findout more about working with children. In 1998 I got a job as anunqualified nursery nurse at Teddies in Farnham, and after getting myqualifications and working at various Teddies Nurseries I became managerat Bracknell in 2005.- Send your suggestions for Spotlight on ... tonews.nw@haymarket.com
