Deputy Nursery Manager Review

by Action for Children

Rating

9.2/10

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

Working as a deputy nursery manager. Managing a nursery, liaising with parents, safeguarding children and overseeing the team who are preparing uniquely tailored activities for the children and I am also a room leader of a preschool so working as a role model.

10/10

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

I developed better people skills and emotional intelligence and learnt a lot about managing and leadership.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it a lot and my tutors are great.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well organised, however, my work is not able to give me any time to do my study work at work at all.

8/10

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

I wish to get more time to work on my study papers at work but its not possible at all due to staffing issues.

7/10

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

I am getting all the support

10/10

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

I think it is teaching me a lot everyday and helps me to do my role better.

9/10

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 Action for Children to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are fine, however, in my situation, I am not happy with how they are handling our move to a new provider.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Action for Children?

Make sure what ever role they accept and responsibilities they are paid well enough for them.,.