Graduated 2001. Started work as a Nursery Officer in a Private Day Nursery in London earning £13,000.
In 2003, trained as a Teacher earning approx £6,000 P/A.
Currently working as a Special Needs Primary Teacher in a London School earning £26,000 P/A.
In the future, hopes to be considered for a Senior Management post having developed expertise in working with children with multiple, profound learning difficulties.
Would one day like to move to Cornwall.
Graduate B
Graduated 2002. Trained as a teacher upon graduation earning approx £6,000 P/A.
In 2004, started work as a Foundation Stage Teacher at a South Yorkshire School earning £36,000 P/A.
In 2005, moved to a North Lincolnshire School to continue work as a Foundation Stage Teacher.
Currently working as an Early Years Co-ordinator at a North Yorkshire School, still earning £36,000 P/A.
In the future, would like to develop in current area with a particular focus on raising the current standards of assessment for pupils with significant learning difficulties within North Yorkshire.
Graduate C
Graduated 2002. Trained as a Teacher upon graduation earning approx £6,000 P/A.
Currently working as a Primary Teacher in a South Yorkshire School earning £20,000 P/A.
In the future, would like to increase responsibilities and become a Foundation Stage Co-ordinator.
Would consider changing to Key Stage to gain a wider experience.
Graduate D
Graduated 2003. Started work as a Team Leader for a South Yorkshire Children's Organisation earning £15,275 P/A.
In 2004, started work as a Deputy NNI Manager earning £14,500.
Currently working as an Early Years Development Officer earning £21,500.
In the future, would like to move into a more strategic, managerial role and to undertake more professional development.
Would one day like to complete an MA, become a lecturer in early years and possibly contribute to a book.
Graduate E
Graduated 2003. Started work as a Governess in a private household in Switzerland earning £25,000 P/A.
In 2004, moved back to Oxfordshire, England and began work as a Nursery Assistant earning £15,000.
Currently working as a Governess in a Private Household in Russia earning £45,000.
In the future, would like to continue working with families in private households in a variety of countries.
Graduate F
Graduated 2003. Upon graduation, took a bar job in Nottinghamshire earning approx £7,500 P/A.
In 2004, started work as a Part-time Youth Worker earning approx £2,000 P/A.
Currently working as a Learning Support Assistant at a school earning £12,000 P/A.
In the future, hopes to pass the British Sign Language Course and be working as either a Speech & Language Therapist, as an SLTA for a local Sure Start Programme or as a Learning Mentor for deaf students. Would one day consider working as key skills/basic skills tutor or as an interpreter.
Graduate G
Graduated 2003. Prior to and during study worked as a Special Educational Needs CCA at a South Yorkshire primary school earning £14,000 P/A.
In 2003, started work as a Corporate Parenting Project Officer earning £21,000 P/A. Currently working as a Family Support Co-ordinator earning £29,000 P/A.
In the future, would like to manage a children's centre or hold a senior position in an early years service. Also hopes to study for an MA.
Graduate H
Graduated 2004. Started work as a Manager of a pre-school nursery in Staffordshire earning £14,000 P/A.
Currently working as a Teaching Assistant & Cover Supervisor at a Middle School in Wolverhampton earning £12,600 P/A.
In the future, hopes to complete a GTP course and become a fully qualified Primary School Teacher.
Would also like to complete a Post Grad Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
Graduate I
Graduated 2004. Upon graduation, began work as a Nursery Worker at a South Yorkshire pre-school earning £11,000 P/A.
Currently working as a Senior Nursery Worker within the same organisation earning £14,500.
In the future, would like to work for the council as an Advisor and hopes one day to be in a managerial role working either in a day care setting or within the community.
Graduate J
Graduated 2005. Currently studying PGCE Early Years earning approx £6000 P/A.
In the future, hopes to be a qualified teacher. Has applied to undertake a part-time MA in Early Childhood Education.
Would one day like to become a Foundation Subject Leader.
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