Tracy Lormor is a social worker in the family support team in Essex Council's children's services. She graduated from Anglia Ruskin University with a degree in social work in July.
- What led you into social work?
When my children grew older, I decided on a new direction in my life. Although the idea of social work has always interested me, I thought university was out of my reach. But I was told about Access to Higher Education courses, which give you the qualification to be able to study at university.
I was apprehensive about re-entering education. I'm 43 and the last time I had been in education was when I left school at 16. I found it demanding but rewarding and I really did enjoy my studies, which was quite surprising.
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