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Kari Culley-Wicks ­ Pre-School Practitioner
I have 10 years experience in working with children. From the age of
15 I have worked in nurseries, had various babysitting jobs for friends
and family and had work experience in infant schools and nannying
placements.

I gained my qualified in Childcare and Education, NVQ level 3, in April
2006. I have two children of my own, a six year old son and a daughter who is just
over 1 years of age. I now look forward to extending my experience in working with
children as part of the Foundations team

Relevant Qualifications and training:
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NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education
Amy McQuade ­ Pre-School Practitioner
From an early age I have had a passion and enjoyment for working
with children, my first experience of this was at the age of 5 when I
would help my mum at her nursery job!
Throughout the years I have always been involved with the care and
support of children with different age ranges and abilities. I began
volunteering as a youth worker at my local youth club around 3 years ago and have
continued to join and support many other charities and organisations. I volunteer for
Link Leisure which is a charity to support children, teens and adults with
learning disabilities. I recently did their summer play scheme and I also help run an
evening group for the adult service users that attend.

Along side working for Foundations I am about to undertake a CACHE level 3
Diploma in Child Care which Foundations have supported and funded. I am
extremely grateful to have joined their team and look forward to a blossoming
career here.

Relevant Qualifications and training:
Rebecca Nelless ­ Apprentice
Having always enjoyed caring for younger members of my family,
it has been a desire of mine to work in childcare. As part of my
Duke of Edinburgh award, I volunteered with Brownie meetings at
Goldsworth Park and Peer Mentoring at Woking High School. On
leaving school after gaining GCSE passes, I began to search for a
position in a local pre-school. Finding Foundations was a joy as the
team are so friendly and professional in their work.
I am currently working towards my CACHE Level 2 Certificate for the Children and
Young People's Workforce. I would like to work towards Level 3 after I complete
Level 2.