Early years apprentice Review

by Childcare

Rating

9.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role as an early years apprentice is to support the children’s well being and development as best as I can. Assisting other staff, and leading activities independently.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • During my apprenticeship I have learnt various different skills to use in childcare regarding different activities to do to support a child in different areas of development. I have also learnt how to assess and review children’s development against the EYFS framework

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy my course as it enables me to learn and work at the same time and this is very beneficial for me

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • My apprenticeship is very well organised, all of my work is organised via smart assessor and I have regular zoom calls with my assessor

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I support regular support from my management team, when in office time I can given the opportunity to complete any work that I may need to. I can regularly complete observations on children or if I need to be observed by other members of staff they are always happy to help

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I receive endless support whenever I may need it from my training provider in particular my assessor, I can text or email her and will receive a response as soon as possible and can always call her if I have a problem

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Having a qualification will enable me to be an early years practitioner which will enable me to develop in my role. And perhaps take on new roles in the setting

    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.)

    • N/A

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Childcare to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Childcare is a very rewarding job to be in and no day is the same!

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Childcare?

    • Always have the best interest of the child at heart!

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Teaching

Pinvin

April 2021

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