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Registered Manager Review

at Action for Children

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Social Work

Watford, UK

Review Submitted: February 2024

Overall Rating

3.3 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
2.6/5 - 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
Registered Manager for residential short breaks home
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
My tutor were fantastic, and supported me a lot.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I did get more knowladge about the theories behind some of the processes.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
Bud is a very difficult programme to use for this qualifications. Structure was very complicated.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
Not a lot. Everyday task were prioritised and often i didn't have enough time to study.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Tutors were amazing but unfortunately they do have too much students and they cant give enough time to everyone.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Its an ofsted requirement without it i cant do my work.
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
Yes, I did manage to get it however it was fully dependent on my priactive work.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Action for Children to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good training and values
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Action for Children?
Take an opportunity to learn and get us much training as you can. Observe the good practice.
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