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

Senior practitioner, DSL and Senco. currently based in preschool. Responsible for ensuring safety of all in the environment. The day starts with an a risk assessment of the environment, then preparing resources for educational play and preparing meal requirements for the chef. educational experiences are prepared and carried out to ensure all children have opportunities to learn new skill and reach their full potential. Roles are delegated and staff ensure they are aware of them. throughout the day checks are made to ensure surroundings and resources are safe, accessibility is clear, in case of emergencies and children are engaged. children are signed in and out as they arrive and leave with feedback given to parent carers as necessary. Each child has a daily snapshot giving full details of their days learning, any toileting needs and any messages for further resources such as clothes or toileting needs.

10/10

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

I am gaining more experience in using ICT, more confidence as a senior member of staff and styles of leadership which ensure the day runs smoothly. I am gaining knowledge of theorists and learning styles.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

fully, although Onefile has posed many issues due to my lack of experience using ICT resources

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very

10/10

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

some, guidance of ICT issues, time out for study and advice on themes/tasks set such as reference guides.

10/10

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

lots. guidance on ICT using one file, continued support on research and writing up tasks.

10/10

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

vey

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.)

no

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Little Explorers to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Friendly approachable staff that work together very well as a team to achieve a high standard of care and education to the children which attend

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Little Explorers?

Be flexible, open and ready to gain respect and friendship from us all.

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