Rating

9.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Looking after children on a 1 to 3 ratio. Making them feel safe in. Warm and welcoming environment. Care for their care needs and support them with learning and development. Do observations based on interest and development. These will be adult led or child led. Support children achieve goals and help them with independence. Work in partnership with parents to best support their child’s development from day to day and week to week. Enjoy working as part of a team to support the children in our care each day.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes I continue to learn new skills each month to develop my knowledge and understanding. Attend regularly training and learn from the units I’m am studying in childcare to further develop my skills.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I am enjoying the program and find the work to be good and I enjoy doing to work study each month.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very good.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • They try to support me in my apprenticeship but due to staff shortages I do work in my own time on my day off on a Friday. But generally they support me very well. Mg manager is good at organising and supporting my apprenticeship.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • They are very good at keeping me up to date in the program. I received lots of emails and notifications to remind me of targets, reviewed or work I have been set to complete. They regularly come and visit me at work and support my learning.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I am applying the knowledge I have learned into my daily planning and observations. And use the skills to help the children’s development. I can now support their development better without looking for advice or support from room leaders.

    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.)
  • Yes.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Raggamuffins Day Nursery to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • So far mg experience has been positive and I am enjoying my learning journey.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Raggamuffins Day Nursery?
  • Be prepared to be busy but working with children is enjoyable. Try to study as much as possible to support your job role. Watch safeguarding videos and read case reviews to help keep children in your care safe from harm and abuse.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Childcare Services

Redditch

May 2024

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