Library, Information and Archive Services Apprentice Review
at Inspire ATA Ltd.
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Teaching
Bradford
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I work in a school library at a through school (5-19). It involves assisting students and staff as well as looking after (and repairing) the books. It also involves setting up events and activities for the students. Also, I have to add books to the stock and organise the catalogue.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the programme I'm on including the assignment work as it's really interesting to me.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I've learnt a lot of new skills involving book repair and computer work as well as how to better accommodate people while dealing with behaviour appropriately.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I think it's well organised in terms of Inspire and my tutor although my host placement is less well organised. There is a set timeline and plan to follow for my work which helps.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Inspire is very supportive as a whole even when there were several issues to deal with at the start of my contract.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my tutor and I know she's always available to contact by email if I need a helping hand.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think it's definitely helping. At the start, I didn't realise how much goes on behind the scenes within a library which I'm understanding better now even though I'm only a few months in.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are some to get involved with such as music showcases but nothing I have taken part with yet apart from a few meetings with other librarians.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Inspire ATA Ltd. to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have been quite supportive and provide a lot of different opportunities and courses.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Inspire ATA Ltd.?
Go for what you want even if it is in a very niche area.
