Early Years Practitioner Review

On a daily basis I am on hand to look after the children, changing nappies, preparing their meals, planning activities to complete throughout the day. I will talk to parents daily about how their children have been and what they have done. I will have monthly conversations with my training provider about what I have learnt from my workplace or from the modules I have been set.

I have learnt lots of new skills throughout my apprenticeship. These include having the confidence for public speaking, completing professional discussions with my tutor monthly helps to increase my confidence. I have improved my English and maths skills, by writing up notes for assessments but also writing out summative assessments for the children and monthly observations.

I really enjoy my programme. I changed my career quite drastically, and as soon as I started my new job and the programme I knew it was the right thing to do. I have learnt so much from my trainer assessor and have a huge passion for the work that I do.

My programme is very well organised. My tutor is always in contact with me, and I know that if I have any questions or concerns that I can get in touch with her anytime. There are three people at my workplace on this course with the same provider and we all agree that it is very well structured.

I receive a lot of support from my employer. They facilitate meetings between my tutor and myself where cover is needed in the room. They allow me to attend webinars for my course and also external training courses, arranged by the local council. They allow me to take time out to complete my work.

I receive a lot of support from my training provider when working towards my qualification. I complete professional discussions monthly with my tutor which prepare me for end point assessment. When approaching end point assessment, my tutor works closely with me, helping me to prepare notes and any of my additional documents.

I feel that through my training provider, my qualification helps me to perform better in my role because I am prepared for a multitude of situations. I am learning about safeguarding which allows me to look after the children better, I am learning about play theories and philosophical approaches which I can apply to my practice to better improve the childrens experiences.

At my work there are sometimes social activities, such as the Christmas party or an end of summer night out. There is also first aid coursed which are put on, and also different training courses which are provided by the local council and available for anyone at my work to attend.

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I would recommend this company to a friend because it is a lovely environment to work. People are supportive and always happy to help each other. if you ever need any mental health support or are ill in hospital for any reason, the managers are happy to provide as much assistance as they can.

Advice I would give to other people applying to this company would be to be yourself. they look for genuine people who have a passion for caring for and teaching children, so ensure that this comes across in your interview. I would also say to ensure that your passion comes across through your actions and answers.