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Documentation – trace of your professional life

Tuesday 10 December 2019

“Documentation is the trace of your professional life”. This was a quote from Wendy Lee during her visit to Ireland last September. This quote resonated with me. It’s true. It’s the trace of our presence, our love, our care, our compassion for children and families, our willingness to constantly learn with children, and it’s a […]

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