Merry Christmas from all of us at Bookmark!

In our series of ‘Spotlight On’, we’re excited to introduce to you the vibrant personality and invaluable team member, Gabby Brydges.  

The talent acquisition executive, Gabby, is a vital part of the team here at The Protocol Group, and her first seven months with us has been nothing short of impressive. Her commitment and dedication to the business is something we are very proud to witness every day. 

At The Protocol Group, a key part of what makes our brand so unique is the people behind it driving it to success and injecting their own individuality into the work. In this series, we like to interview different members of the team to find out more about them in order to celebrate what makes them incomparable.  

Here, we delve into the personal and professional elements of Gabby’s life to shed light on the person behind the impressive work at The Protocol Group…

1. Pet Mum

Gabby is a proud mum to two adorable Frenchies called Luna and Lola. She enjoys sharing the endless mysterious ‘tails’ of what the cheeky pups get up to on a daily basis with the office.  

2. A Recruitment Extraordinaire

With a commendable five years of experience in recruitment, Gabby is the go-to person for identifying and nurturing talent. Her commitment to the team is always noticeable and her knowledge and understanding of the sector is truly inspiring. 

3. Unforgettable Work Memories

For Gabby, one of her favourite memories since working at The Protocol Group has been a team-building summer party, where she could bond with her colleagues and in the process created some unforgettable memories to truly represent her time with The Protocol Group so far.  

4. From Crawley to Nottingham

Gabby is originally from Crawley, but decided to make the move to Nottingham several years ago and cross that southern to northern divide. Now, Gabby is happy to call Nottingham her home – especially because that means she’s been able to become a member of The Protocol Group family.  

5. What’s To Come In 2024?

Gabby is most excited about seeing how much The Protocol Group will grow in 2024. Considering 2023 was such a monumental year for the success of the company, further pushing the brand to even greater heights will be a key part of the upcoming year. 

6. Tell us a random fact…

Fun fact! Gabby’s claim to fame lies with her unexpected meet and greet with non-other than Orlando Bloom when in a small bar in Prague – let’s hope she invites him as her plus one to next year’s Christmas party! 

You can find out about more of our wonderful team here at The Protocol Group in our series of ‘Spotlight On’, exploring more about what makes our team unique across our brands eSafeguarding and our group, The Protocol Group.

April 17^th marks National Early Years Teacher Day, a dedicated date for ensuring we make an active effort to celebrate all of the work that teachers do, also providing an opportunity for people to nominate someone for the National Early Years Teacher of the Year Awards.

As this awareness day highlights, teachers play a pivotal role in the development of children, and not just academically.

The early years of a child’s life are crucial, and teachers must create a nurturing environment for their personal growth, fostering social, emotional and physical development. This also involves ensuring that children feel safe to express themselves freely, to support the building of confidence and resilience.

With so much responsibility in a child’s life, particularly with younger children, ensuring we show our appreciation for the work and dedication teachers put in is important, especially given the challenges they face.

With high levels of stress and a risk of burnout, along with keeping up to date with the latest developments in their field and discovering teaching methods to cater to diverse learners, teachers take on a lot with their role.

The importance of National Early Years Teacher Day

Emphasising the importance of young children’s education

Early years education is crucial for children’s development, and teachers have a heavy impact on this. These early ages are when children can and should learn essential skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and different emotional and social abilities.

With the responsibility of not only a child’s academic improvement, but also their personal growth, ensuring we show our appreciation and support for Early Years Teachers is vital, as is increasing people’s understanding of the meaningful nature of their role.

Creating a community for teachers

National Early Years Teacher Day also provides a setting for community, creating a supportive network for teachers to share best practices, tips, and guidance for other teachers to adopt.

Being able to share passions about the profession and collaborate with like-minded people can foster a sense of solidarity and belonging, positively affecting the working lives of teachers and therefore children, too.

How can you show your support this National Early Years Teacher Day?

You can show your support and help teachers to feel appreciated this National Early Years Teacher Day, showing them the recognition they deserve.

Whether you’re a parent or an educator yourself, ensuring you can thank at least one Early Years Teacher is sure to make a difference. With the dedication and hard work that these teachers put into shaping the future generation, our love and support is needed.

By working together and showing our support, we can improve the lives of teachers, contributing to ensuring that every child is given the chance to succeed right from the very beginning of their education.

Are you looking for Early Years Teachers or roles?

If you’re looking to fill a vacancy for an Early Years Teacher in your organisation, or you are yourself looking for your next role as an Early Years Teacher, then here at Bookmark we can support you on this journey.

As education recruitment specialists, our expansive database and team of highly trained professionals enable us to connect you with the perfect candidate, or can lead you to your dream job.

Contact us today and we can take the next steps together.