Georgina

Room Leader

My name is Georgina, and I’m the Room Leader in the Toddler Room at Monkey Puzzle Regent Terrace

What fills your heart with happiness about your role?

I love that I can support staff in becoming the best early years practitioners and I can take care and support both children and their parents in what could be their first educational setting. I love the bonds you create with staff children and their parents throughout their time with us.

How did you get your career started in Early Years?

I left college with no idea what I wanted to do and became lunch cover with Monkey Puzzle. I then worked alongside the management team to learn more about early years and eventually worked my way up to being a Qualified Level 3 Room Leader.

How are you supported at Monkey Puzzle to develop and progress your career?

When I started, I needed a lot of support with all of the policies, went on lots of training and found many opportunities within the setting to help me progress. When I became a Level 3 it had taught me so much which allowed me to put this in to place with my day to day practise.

What is your potential next step?

I would like to work towards becoming the Seno for Monkey Puzzle, being able to fully support all the children I look after.

What would you say to anyone with a choice of early years childcare as a possible career path?

Work hard and always look at the more difficult days as a learning curve. Make the most out of the children’s days by teaching them everything you can. Always go in with a positive mind set and enjoy every moment because you will have so much fun.