Childcare Show to return after success in Wrexham college
The event was organised by childcare assessor Lauren Lawrence, a former nursery manager with more than a decade of experience.
Ms Lawrence said: "The event was filled with an incredible atmosphere that truly inspired our students.
"We took great joy in celebrating their achievements together.
"This experience has instilled in us a genuine optimism for future Childcare Shows, and we look forward to deepening the partnerships we've established."
The show also served as a platform to promote the college's facilities and courses, with more than 30 organisations and businesses in attendance, alongside up to 100 students, their families, charities, and industry stakeholders.
Visitors included students from Level 2 and 3 cohorts of the Children's Care, Play and Learning qualification.
Exhibitors and partners included the NHS, Forest School, Wrexham Family Information Service, quality assessors, and private nurseries.
Ms Lawrence believes collaboration is key to making childcare a more appealing career choice for young people.
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She said: "There are so many options out there, but traditionally this hasn't been seen as a viable long-term career, a perception we want to change.
"We are already being asked to make this an annual celebration and after the success of our first event we definitely plan to do so."
For more information on childcare programmes, visit the Coleg Cambria website.
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