Early Years Practitioner Review
at First Steps Nursery
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Lowton, Greater Manchester
Review Submitted: September 2024
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
Working with children from 0-5years to support their early education and social development through creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where the children can thrive.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I throughly enjoy my programme! I couldn’t fault it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt various new skills through on the job learning as well as online training.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised and structured, I receive emails about upcoming training, webinars and tutor meetings. As well as my set task and assessments.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have a great support network with my employer, I know that I can go to them if I need help with any of my work or training.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My tutor is amazing and I couldn’t fault her! We have regular teams meetings to check how I’m doing, she sends me relevant information regarding my assessments and sets me regular online training so that I’m consistency developing my knowledge and skills.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Feeling well supported definitely brings the best out of me and helps me to perform my role to the best of my ability.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
No.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend First Steps Nursery to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A strong team of nursery practitioners who enjoy their jobs and being with the children as well as a well established management team who support you in every step of your training.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to First Steps Nursery?
Take the plunge and apply! It’s a lovely workplace with amazing colleagues and happy, thriving children. First Steps, Lowton are very supportive and will help you in the best way that they possibly can.
