Four early years practitioners have reached a major milestone in their careers.
The practitioners, based at Busy Bees nurseries in Glasgow, recently completed their Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ 3 (SCQF Level 7) and SVQ 4 (SCQF Level 9) qualifications.
On Saturday, October 4, the nursery team swapped their uniforms for graduation gowns to celebrate their success at a ceremony held in Edinburgh.
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Jackie Mitchell, area director at Busy Bees, said: “I am so proud of my teams and everything they have accomplished over the last year.
“They’ve consistently shown enthusiasm and resilience, and it is an honour to see them recognised and celebrated alongside their colleagues and families.
“Congratulations to them all.”
The graduation event, organised by Busy Bees and its qualification provider Busy Bees Education and Training, brought together nursery teams, senior leaders and loved ones to mark the occasion.
It was held at Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms, where Busy Bees has hosted its annual ceremonies since 2022.
Despite the disruption caused by Storm Amy, graduates from Busy Bees Glasgow Oakwood and Busy Bees Heritage House were able to attend and celebrate their achievements.
In total, the ceremony celebrated 47 learners from 21 Busy Bees nurseries across Scotland.
Of these, 36 achieved their SCQF Level 7 qualification and 11 completed the SCQF Level 9.
Many of the graduates have already progressed into leadership roles within the organisation, including positions as centre directors.
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Yvonne Smillie, managing director of Busy Bees Scotland, said: “The success of our graduates not only strengthens the talent in the early years sector but also ensures that children across Glasgow continue to receive the highest quality of care and education.
“We are beyond proud of our graduates, many of whom have overcome huge obstacles to be where they are today.
“Their commitment and dedication have been nothing short of inspiring, and we can’t wait to see them thrive in their careers.”
Busy Bees is currently recruiting across Scotland for qualified educators and is also offering apprenticeship opportunities for school and college leavers who wish to train on the job.
For more information about current career opportunities, visit the Busy Bees website.
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