Kelly Hunston shares her experiences of returning to studying after a break from education, completing the FdA Early Years and BA(Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families on the Flexible and Distributed Learning pathways.
After being out of education for 13 years, I enrolled on a part time Foundation degree in Early Years at the university of Worcester, continuing to a BA top up in Integrated Working with Children and Families. I would never have dreamt it possible I could ever achieve this level of education and be studying for a master’s degree at the age of 36 with two primary aged children.
At present I am an MA Social Work student at the university of Worcester. I have been fortunate enough to be awarded the NHS Social Work bursary, therefore I have been able to leave my place of employment and focus solely on my studies. I am looking forward to going out on placement next year to put all my newly learnt skills and knowledge into practice.
I feel taking small steps to build up my qualifications and practice, alongside having a supportive family and tutor allowed me to progress this far. If I can do it anyone can.