My name is Rebecca Player. I am currently working as a student teacher in Year 6, supported by an incredible team at Laurance Haines Primary School. I have been part of this wonderful school for eight years, first experiencing its welcoming environment when my child started nursery. The following year, I applied for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship and was immediately embraced by the family culture at Laurance Haines. After completing my Level 2, the senior leadership team encouraged and supported me in pursuing my Level 3 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship. During this time, I had the privilege of working as a key worker in Nursery, which ignited my passion for further career development.

When the opportunity arose to take on a Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification and begin teaching across the school, I knew I wanted to become a class teacher. With unwavering support, I attended university while continuing to work four days a week as an HLTA. Thanks to the encouragement of the Laurance Haines community, I graduated with a First Class Honours in Primary Education. Now in the final year of my PGCE with QTS, I look forward to continuing my journey at Laurance Haines, surrounded by colleagues who have truly become family.