Apprentice Review
at The Old Station Nursery
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Gloucester
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
3.4 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
3/5
I am an apprentice at a children’s nursery. I help out making sure the children are ok, I can set up activities and ensure I’m giving the best care to the children.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I do enjoy my apprenticeship and I enjoy working with the children. Even though it can be hard, this job is also very rewarding.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have further developed my knowledge on childcare and how to interact with children.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It’s pretty organised, we are always set work to do and we can attend webinars. But it has been difficult to keep organised for the last two months as my tutor has changed. With this new tutor it has become clear what we need to do and how to move forward.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
We do get a good amount of support but it is hard to find time to get out of the room and complete apprenticeship work, so this means we need to do it outside of work hours which can be difficult.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Our tutor has been very helpful and I this this new tutor will be even more helpful.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think doing this apprenticeship has helped me understand childcare in a different way and how to deal with a range of children.
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
Not at the moment but sometimes we have social gatherings and we do quizzes within the staff
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend The Old Station Nursery to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a very busy and exciting nursery but we do still do get some support needed and most of the staff are lovely.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Old Station Nursery?
If you enjoy a busy environment, you should definitely join.
