PEOPLE
I started my NPQICL journey in September 2013 when I travelled to the Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC). Alongside this, I began my new role as the Lead Early Years and Family Support Worker, working in the already established Children’s Centre and supporting the implementation of the new Nurture Nursery.
NPQICL has allowed me to understand myself as a leader; giving me opportunities to challenge, reflect, interact, question and enjoy myself! I learnt to trust the process and as a result
development for me and was an aspect I identified early on in the course, using it as a focus for the first research project. The process of completing the project, alongside the analysis of the research boosted my confidence tremendously
supported me on my way to becoming a reflective practitioner.
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more aware of and confident in my abilities as a leader. This was a particularly important area of
have become
things, being innovative
My new found confidence has had a positive impact on my practice; I feel confident to say ‘I do not need to know it all’ and find myself taking risks, trying new things, being innovative and reflective. I am able to support and lead the team
find myself taking risks, trying new
using theoretical knowledge and practical skills developed over the course. Reflecting on my practice, the practice of others and modelling this to the team has improved and I hope will continue to improve the services we offer to children and families at the Children’s Centre.
In attending my celebration day in July, it was empowering to share my journey with the rest of the cohort which stimulates my continuing personal, professional development journey.
Lead Early Years and Family Support Worker Steffanie Palmer
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