Nursery Practitioner Review

My apprenticeship has been well supported and have had regular reviews to check on my progress and have felt there has been someone to approach throughout my course. My hours through the apprenticeship have been pushed to over the contracted amount which I have raised with the company, however did not feel it was the college's responsibility. My work is always marked quickly and detailed feedback given.

I have been able to gain experience and skills in a variety or areas, including my confidence, time keeping and responsibility. I have regular scorecards to track my skills and knowledge which has made me more self aware and reflective of my practice within the work place.

my apprenticeship is exactly as described and was well explained before I embarked. I find it rewarding and challenging.

my program is well ordered and the work laid out methodically, however my reviews and witness statements that must be completed by my manager are not explained well and give no detail as to what they require.

I am given 4 hours a week paid college time, and for COVID safety I now complete this at home which I feel is a good. My employer can be late with sending things that they have been requested to do by the college which can then back fire to me.

My training provider offers round the clock support, and i have the details of my tutor who I can message any time and is very responsive. I get good feedback and explanations as well as extra resources when needed and new work as soon as I request for such, which helps me to keep on track.

It gives me a lot of additional knowledge and confidence and helps me to understand a lot of why things are done the way they are. It also helps me to see the areas I must work on through finding gaps in my knowledge.

Due to covid these are limited, however zoom meetings and gatherings are regular and regular "booster" activities take place to build team work and moral.

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They are attentive to staff needs and concerns and are very aware of moral and well being within the company.

To be willing to be a team player and be resourceful as well as resilient. If you think of work as the biggest, or at least a big part of life then this is the place for you.