Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a receptionist at Dyson Perrins school. I answer the phones, provide support for staff and students, as well as providing first aid services.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt first aid skills thanks to my apprenticeship, as well as better communication skills that help me to socialise with those I work with.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy being able to work in different departments around the school thanks to my apprenticeship and finding out how everything runs.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme is quite organised, I always have work to complete and there is always new areas for me to explore should I desire to do so.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive a lot of support from my employer. Everyone here has had an impact on my apprenticeship in a positive sense and I always have someone to turn to should I need support.

    8/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • My training provider is supportive with my course work. I constantly get feedback on my work to help me improve as well as having my tutor on the end of the phone should I need her support.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My qualification helps me to understand how our systems work and the best ways to communicate things with those I work with and with parents/students.

    8/10

  • 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.)
  • There aren’t specific things like this available due to working at a school, however we do have social times when we all gather to catch up.

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Dyson Perrins Church of England academy to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I would recommend Dyson Perrins because they are a lovely team to work with and provide so much support for both staff and students


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dyson Perrins Church of England academy?
  • To be confident in yourself, to ask for help when you need it and to get involved in as much as possible as it helps to build relationships with those around you.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Malvern Link

April 2021

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