Childcare student secures university degree

A former Childcare student at Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) has secured a highly sought place at Norland College in Bath.

Chiara has been selected to study a degree in Early Years Development and Learning.

She studied a Level 3 course in Children 's Play and Development in 2018, which included a range of industry work placements, providing her with the skills, knowledge, and experience for her next steps.

During the course at BSDC, Chiara also had the opportunity to take part in an exchange visit to South Korea where she was able to take part in childcare lessons to compare the different childcare practices in place, broadening her global mindset in the process.

During the pandemic, Chiara worked in a hotel resort as a nanny where she enjoyed taking children swimming and kayaking.

She started to look into careers as a nanny and eventually secured a place at the Norland College where she is now in her second year of degree and has had the opportunity to take part in summer jobs across the continent.

Chiara said: “The Childcare course at BSDC set me up for my next steps, including help with personal statements and preparation for interviews for university or jobs.

“One of the most memorable parts of my time during BSDC was visiting South Korea in 2019. The trip was amazing as we experienced a completely different culture.

“I love working with children; it 's so rewarding and fun. I am proud to have progressed to Norland where I am enjoying gaining a greater understanding of children and being able to travel with a job that I am passionate about. ”

Norland College has a 130-year reputation for pioneering early years training and producing the best early years practitioners, backed up by high quality teaching and learning.