Nursery Apprentice Review

I am a nursery apprentice. I work I the 2-3 room and my job is to care for and entertain the children in each day and ensure their basic needs are met. I also must do about 6 hours off the job training each week for my apprenticeship to become qualified.

My knowledge and skills in childcare has greatly improved from both just working in the nursery day to day and from doing my apprenticeship tasks, webinars and discussions. Within the room, my colleagues have helped me to learn and develop my skills with regards to looking after and entertaining the children.

Honestly sometimes it depends on the day you ask me as to whether I'm enjoying it. Some days are very challenging and or stressful/overwhelming whereas others make it all worth it and remind me why I'm doing it. Some weeks can be stressful due to staff sickness and therefore lack of study time.

Most of the time, they are very organised and I have everything planned out months in advance like webinars, professional discussions etc. But there have been 1 or 2 instances where something has had to be moved or cancelled and or technology has failed and meant I haven't received something i needed.

Loads. My employer is super supportive and always there if i need them. Only an email or a phone call away and they have helped me many times if i have become quite overwhelmed or confused with the tasks I have been set. I don't think they could be anymore supportive.

Tonnes. There have been a few instances where I have felt quite overwhelmed, confused or stressed and have emailed her and she has been so much help. There has only been a couple of times that she hasn't responded but she has had completely valid reasons and so it's been no problem.

Quite a bit better. It has given me more knowledge and understanding of the children and how to help them and also how to keep them safe and protected. I am still learning but as i learn I believe it is definitely having a positive impact on my job role.

Not sure if this means for adults or children so i will answer both. There are none for adults but we have our monthly staff meetings. For the children, there is a pe teacher who comes in twice a week to do football and pe activities with the children who have opted in to do it.

Yes

They have helped me so much and supported me so muxh through my apprenticeship and so far i have been enjoying it and feel it is having a positive impact on me and my responsibilities in my job role. It has also reinforced what i want to do with my life and where I want to end up.

I would advise them not to be afraid or nervous. There's no pressure and the training providers are so lovely and understanding of circumstances and will help you accordingly. They arent scary! And if you ever are feeling overwhelmed or stressed do just ask for help from them or your employer.