Mother-of-four Julie Telford has always loved children and was keen to work with them. But, until recently, raising a family meant a career took second place. As her children grew up, Telford managed to fit in voluntary work with South Tyneside's summer holiday scheme but then decided she needed to boost her job prospects.
Sure Start funded her NVQ Level Two in playwork and she is now studying part-time for Level Three. It has helped Telford, from South Shields, secure a playwork job with the council's play development team at its after-school clubs, and she reckons studying has not only given her confidence but has also helped her make contact with a wide range of people. "It's been tough finding time while I'm raising a family but I'm determined to finish it," says Telford.
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