Early years educator Review

I support the children in learning, safeguarding and personal care. As an important part of my learning I have to understand how the children learn and develop. Planning activities that are achievable and beneficial for them.

I have been able to learn a lot of new theories and knowledge from my online learning. Which I can then try to adapt to using in my workplace

It is something that I want to learn about and I have an interest in. The course could have more distinct guidelines when it comes to projects

It has been a little challenging as I have been the first cohort for the new system. But otherwise the system they have developed is great and I’m sure will run smoothly now they’re all familiar with it.

I can speak to other apprentices that have more or common knowledge about what we are learning. Otherwise I find support minimal

The training provider is always on the other side of the phone or an email away in terms of support. If I am struggling with something I can just ask questions and they’ll be answered.

I feel that the knowledge that I am provided is very good and helps me to perform well, however I find that some of the knowledge isn’t easily transferable.

We tend to arrange between us to gather for celebrations like birthdays and hen dos. It can be good to get to know your work colleagues outside of work

No

The nursery is run a little differently in terms of mixed rooms, key children and structure which can make it difficult to be able to transfer knowledge from the teaching days. More support would be helpful to be able to stay on track.

Doing an apprenticeship is definitely the best way to gain this kind of qualification.