Nursery World - Work Matters: A day in the life ... Sarah Breingan, nursery nurse

Age: 27

Role: Nursery nurse at Forbes Nursery in Edinburgh

Qualifications: MA in design, HNC in Early Years Childcare and Education, General Fitness Instructor ETM award, Level 2.

Sarah Breingan was the recipient of this year's Nursery World Nursery Practitioner of the Year award. In her current role as nursery nurse at Forbes Nursery in Edinburgh, she has been at the forefront of developing the nursery's Forest School approach and enjoys adventurous outdoor activities with the children - such as sliding down slopes on bin bags.

She has also put her design skills to good practical use, creating lively boards for the children to keep track of tasks such as choosing snacks and planting in the garden. Sarah enjoys the busy pace of life in the nursery and being hands-on. She is currently developing her fitness instructor skills and will be using them increasingly with the children.

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