Childminding assistant Review

by Paragon Skills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

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 Paragon Skills 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 Paragon Skills?

Be sure you are happy to do an online course and have the time at home to study as it is very hard.