Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a childminding assistant who helps to care for local children. I assist them with their development, observe their play, plan activities, help with personal care and meal times.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I am really enjoying learning about everything in depth. After doing this course though, I would have prefered to do it in a college as opposed to home learning.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I think it is all clear what is expected and what needs to be done.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer is always on hand to answer any questions and if I ask something she is unsure of she will find out for me.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I have an assessor who does a monthly meeting to see what I have done and set new work if required.

    7/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I feel it has helped me in many ways and feel it should be compulsory for everyone working with children.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • Yes, we meet occasionally throughout the year and have a Christmas party.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend ParagonSkills to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They use BUD which I think has been an amazing tool for receiving and uploading work. I really like how you can see the progress and have access to all the tasks and assignments.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to ParagonSkills?
  • Be sure you are happy to do an online course and have the time at home to study as it is very hard.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Teaching

Shaftesbury

July 2020


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