Before studying at the University of Worcester I worked within a nursery and had always wanted to complete an early years degree. After having my daughter and watching how different experiences helped to shape her personality, I was intrigued to investigate this further, therefore I embarked on the adventure of studying on the FdA Early… Continue reading Graduate Stories: Keely Webb-Davies
Category: Graduate Stories
Graduate Stories: Georgina Upton
Ge graduated from the BA(Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families in September 2023, having taken a break from study before embarking on the Top Up degree at the University of Worcester. Here she reflects on her experience. I was always under the impression that my time of learning had come to a stand-still after… Continue reading Graduate Stories: Georgina Upton
Graduate Stories: Deborah Jones-Dee
EYITT and Postgraduate Certificate in Leading Early Years Practice graduate goes on to complete an MA Education. I started working at the Hive library in 2012, as a library customer adviser. This was a different career path for me as I had spent many years working in the adult disability support field. I enjoyed everything… Continue reading Graduate Stories: Deborah Jones-Dee
Graduate Stories: Winner of the Excellence in Professional Practice Award 2023
Tamzin Murphy was nominated for the Head of Institute of Education, Excellence in Professional Practice and was presented this award at the BA(Hons) Early Childhood in Society Graduation in September 2023. The award is in recognition of the important work that students undertake when on placement and the positive impact they can make. Research shows… Continue reading Graduate Stories: Winner of the Excellence in Professional Practice Award 2023
Winner of the Anna Hooper Aspiration Prize 2023: Chloe Bridge
My philosophy of education has always centred upon enabling children to achieve their full potential and develop their unique identities. This derives from having positive memories of my own school life, where I always felt supported, encouraged and understood by my teachers and educational professionals. School environments were places where I felt safe and secure… Continue reading Winner of the Anna Hooper Aspiration Prize 2023: Chloe Bridge
Graduate Stories – Emma Bailey
Having worked in the Early Years since leaving school, I had begun to consider embarking on further study. A member of staff where I worked was in the process of completing the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Professional Practice and the conversation which she brought back had piqued my interest. I spoke to someone at the… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Emma Bailey
Graduate Stories – Becky and Chloe
Becky Barnett and her daughter’s partner Chloe Newman progressed from the FD Early Years to the BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families in 2020-2021. They have had a tough year, with several people in their household contracting Covid-19 at different times, causing them to have to isolate for many weeks. They both suffered… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Becky and Chloe
Graduate Stories – Dea
Dea McEwan-Hancock shares her reflections from studying the BA(Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families Top up degree at the University of Worcester. I completed the BA (Hons) in Integrated Working with Children and Families in 2020. I found the course gave me the confidence to actively engage in multi-disciplinary meetings with professional partners and… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Dea
Graduate Stories – Kelly
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… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Kelly
Graduate Stories – Ewa
Ewa Kedzior earned a First Class Honours for her excellent academic achievement whilst studying for her degree in BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families. Here she shares her experiences: Ewa said: “I am very proud of myself. The First Class came as a shock. I only expected a pass.” “I worked full time in a nursery whilst studying for the degree, as well… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Ewa