Sarah Marku

I am currently a stay-at-home mum looking after my three sons full time and managing the house. I also help to run a toddler group at St.Peters Church in Marlow every Tuesday. I help to set up the room with lots of different toys to play with, then welcome the children, parents and carers.

I chat with the parents over a hot drink and help/support them with their children if needed. Also getting down to the children's level to play with them or ready a story. After the session I help to tidy away the toys and ensure the kitchen is left clean.

I enjoy volunteering there and meeting different people. Previously I worked as a senior nursery nurse at the same company for 15 years, unfortunately I was made redundant after being on furlough during lockdown. I have 24 years experience in caring for young children and building relationships with their parents and families.

Whilst working as part of a team to provide the best care for our future generations. I enjoyed looking after young children and found it fascinating how they develop so differently and individually.

Senior nursery nurse at The Sandcastle Nursery (2006-09 – 2020-12)

Made redundant after being on Furlough

Head of room at Little fishes nursery (2004-05 – 2006-09)

left due to nursery closure

Apprentice nursery nurse, then qualified nursery nurse and finished as head of room at The Priory day nursery (1998-10 – 2004-04)

Left due to promotion in a bigger day nursery.

Toddler group volunteer at St.Peters Church (Present)

I help to set up the room with lots of different toys to play with, then welcome the children, parents and carers. I chat with the parents over a hot drink and help/support them with their children if needed. Also getting down to the children's level to play with them or ready a story. After the session I help to tidy away the toys and ensure the kitchen is left clean.

GCSE – Sir William Ramsay School (1994 – 1998)

NVQ level 2 in Childcare and Education

NVQ level 3 in Childcare and Education

Early Years Foundation Degree in Arts (early years)

Bachelor of Arts in Practice Development (early years)