My name is Chanel Byfield and I qualified with a Level 3 Diploma in Children’s learning and Development. I have worked within childcare for the past 6 years, where I have successfully worked my way up from beginning as an apprentice studying level 2 childcare, to a room leader and onto a Deputy Manager and now Manager. Working with children has always been a passion of mine from a young age, as I feel for me there is nothing more rewarding than supporting a child to learn and develop skills, exploring their abilities as well as the environment around them, to see them achieve and support them into becoming confident, strong and independent children.

My name is Nadia Virlan, I have successfully achieved a Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People’s Workforce. I have been working with Chestnut Nursery School The Maples since January 2021 as a room leader within the Toddler Room. Since March 2021, I have been a Deputy Manager for The Maples nursery which has been a great opportunity for me to develop and learn new skills. I have 3 years’ experience of working with children which has helped me to gain a substantial amount of knowledge to support their learning and development, to help them achieve the best possible outcomes and have access to all opportunities provided. I am very passionate about working within the Early Years sector and feel that this is an important attribute to maintain.