Nursery World - Work matters: A day in the life ... Thelma Barnes, children's centre worker

Name: Thelma Barnes

Age: 49

Role: Children's centre worker

Qualifications: Diploma in Pre-School Practice.

As part of a team at the children's centre, I support families with pre-school children within play-based groups. These include a 'young parents' group, 'story time', 'stay and play', and 'afternoon activities'. The aim of the groups is to encourage parents and carers to become actively involved with their children's learning.

I enjoy seeing individual children grow and develop confidence, helping with their transition into nursery or school. We are fortunate in that our children's centre is located on the same site as the primary school, LEA and private nursery, and we have excellent links with all.

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