Early years apprentice Review

by London Early Years Foundation

Rating

8.1/10

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

Supervising and safeguarding children while supporting a structured routine for the children's day, providing and delivering learning opportunities and fun. Working in partnership with colleagues, parents and other agencies.

9/10

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

I have a deeper and broader knowledge of the EYFS, children's developmental stages and my companys policies and ethos.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy my apprenticeship and find my apprenticeship managers delivery of the content to be Insightful, well structured and easy to digest.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well, my only criticism is that I feel we should have one session just for study and the alternative for free study, allowing more time to process information.

9/10

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

I would say minimal support as the nursery setting can be very busy so its hard to find time to have conversations centred around the apprenticeship.

5/10

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

I feel very supported by my tutor and apprenticeship managers

10/10

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

100% We cover all themes and aspects of caring for children so when going into my setting it feels close to instinct to incorporate what I have learned into my everyday practice.

10/10

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.)

Very rarely from my experience so far.

3/10

9a. Would you recommend London Early Years Foundation to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I believe that LEYF's core values and ethos are great and that they really care about the child care education sector. The company cares also about their staff and you can feel valued here.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to London Early Years Foundation?

Don't over think it, take the time to enjoy your role and try to remember your time as a child in nursery/school and what you needed and liked about the setting or teachers in your life.