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Margaret is looking for work as a nursery assistant

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Margaret's story

I've always felt that children are a blessing and should be treated as such. I feel such joy when I see happy children having new experiences and reaching new milestones. I can't wait to start working and professionally developing in this sector. I'm so motivated to leave a positive impact on people's lives. I know how important it is for children to have a good foundation in their development.

I became homeless in 2017 just a few months after my daughter was born. I was asked to leave my accommodation because there wasn't enough room for both of us there. The property was also filled with damp and mould so wasn't the safest place to be. I was waiting to hear back about my immigration status as my leave to remain hadn't been granted yet. When I approached friends for help I was turned down. I had so many fears because I knew that we were vulnerable. We ended up sleeping on the floor in a church until one kind lady took us in. I took the opportunity to approach the social services for help and that's when things started to improve for us. An organisation also stepped in to help with my immigration application and I was granted my leave to remain! Being homeless was one of the worst experiences of my life. Everything from the general instability to not knowing where you're going to lay your head at night is all the more frightening and frustrating with a newborn.

My personal childhood experience was quite a traumatic one. I grew up in a polygamous family and was sent to live with an aunt who was very abusive towards me. Despite all the hardships I faced in my childhood, I count it as joy because I've been inspired to go into a profession where I can safeguard children. It's my goal to one day have my own nursery where I can support children through such a critical stage of development. For now, I'm just excited to learn and have the opportunity to work in my dream job role.

Margaret is working with Beam because she's been homeless in the last year.

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Margaret
Margaret is looking for work as a nursery assistant

Dear supporters!

I hope that you and your adorable family are doing absolutely fine during this time.

It is with immense pleasure that I am here again to update you about the progress I have made. I am delighted to let you know that I have achieved my qualification and I am now a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.

Without your generosity and support this dream would not be accomplished. I want to use this medium to express my profound gratitude. Thank you very much for believing in me and my dreams. I am indeed grateful for this great privilege that has changed my life forever.

The next thing on my mind now is to pick up a job in this field. I have completed some CPDs and I currently doing my job search and I will update you when I start one, hopefully sooner than I can imagine.

More so, I am currently on another childcare course as I am building my professional development in this area which will enable me to gain more knowledge of supporting children to attain new milestones.

I am indeed thankful and I wish everyone the very best of luck. Kind regards.

Andrea ChapmanGlad to hear you're doing so well. Hope you find a job soon!
Emily BamfordThis is great news Margaret! Good luck with your job hunt.
Keith HolmesWell done Margaret. Keep pressing forward...
Saliha SCongratulations Margaret!!! And wishing you all the best for your job hunt 😄💫
AnonymousYou are doing exactly the right things Margaret. We are all impressed by your dedication - and the right job WILL turn up soon. Best wishes, John
Margaret
Margaret is looking for work as a nursery assistant

Dear supporters,

I hope that you and your beautiful family are keeping safe during these challenging times.

I am so appreciative of all your generosity. Without it, I would struggle to pursue my career as an Early Years Practitioner.

I wanted to update you on what I have been up to since the country went into lockdown. I have been taking very good care of my daughter and I'm also doing my coursework from home. I have made some progress and I will hopefully complete this by mid next month.

When everything goes back to normal, I hope to return to my placement so I can continue to have the professional experience that is needed to be qualified in this field.

I can't wait to be qualified so I can start supporting children and their parents/carers in a more professional way. I feel this is the reason I was born and I can't wait to be in a position where I can go the extra mile to support children.

One day, I'd love to run a charity that supports the children in their early years and to be a Beam supporter helping many who were once homeless to pursue a career of their own.

I will forever be grateful for this great opportunity and thank you very much for believing in me, God bless you all.

Warmest regards, Margaret

S LeithWell done Margaret. Keep going. We need key workers like you.
AnonymousMargaret, you certainly deserve to succeed and you will succeed. There’s so many children who will benefit from your new career. Good luck, John
Margaret
Margaret is looking for work as a nursery assistant

She raised £4,962 in 28 days from 232 supporters.

Jane ThompsonGood luck Margaret
Margaret
Margaret started her Level 3 Early Years Practitioner course
Margaret
Margaret is looking for work as a nursery assistant

I collected my textbooks, laptop and Oyster card today. I start my course this Thursday! I can't believe I'm actually about to embark on something that I've only ever dreamt about. I can't thank you all enough for your generosity and beautiful words of encouragement. I want each and everyone one of you to know that you're changing my life. I'm so grateful. God bless you all!

Alex ParishBest of luck Margaret
Saliha SWishing you all the best for your course, Margaret! 😊🌠
Margaret
Margaret is looking for work as a nursery assistant

I'm so grateful to Beam for their kind support and I'm really excited about this new opportunity!

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