Category: Graduate Stories

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

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

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

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

Aishah Bibi achieved a First-Class Honours in BA(Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families. Here is her story: “I was really elated to learn that I had achieved a First,” said Aishah. “Hard work does pay off! I’m proud of myself.” Aishah is now training to become a teacher. Her plan, once she qualifies, is to… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Aishah

Natalie Timms had very low confidence in herself and her ability when she started the FdA Early Years in 2019. She managed a hectic family life with a demanding job and her studies as a flexible and distributed learning student. Natalie progressed to the BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families, and graduated with… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Natalie

Laura Phelan-Leeds shares her story of balancing studies and family life. I began my studies in 2013 part time, I had 2 young children, a full time job and was pregnant with my third. I knew from the start I would need to manage my time well to find a balance between family life and… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Laura

Faraza began her studies on the Foundation Degree in Early Years at the University of Worcester, before progressing onto the BA (Hons) IWCF Top up degree. Faraza chose to study at one of our Partner Colleges: Halesowen College, to attend sessions face to face on a weekly basis. Here she shares her story: My name… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Faraza

Orsolya Torok reflects on her learning journey and experiences of studying the BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families Top up degree. When I moved to the UK from Hungary, I did not imagine that I would ever enrol on any course – my initial purpose was to gain employment and build up my… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Orsolya