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Deputy manager Review

at Action for Children

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Huntingdon

Review Submitted: January 2025

Overall Rating

3.9 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - 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
To make sure that all children, parents and staff are happy and safe. Make sure that all files and documents are up to date and general safeguarding
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy achieving things when doing this course and seeing that my work and knowledge is actually correct and good

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I’ve gained a lot more confidence and knowledge whilst doing this course

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I think my course has been longer than what it’s needed to be and when I get close to finishing there seems to be something else that’s been added or needs doing again
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I am supported by the manager and other staff members
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Since having [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] I feel i have been supported a lot more and she has been giving me good motivation ☺️
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Gives me more confidence
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
N/A

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Action for Children to a friend?
No
Why?
The staff in the actual setting are lovely and supportive. However, the company are not and I seem to be money orientated
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Action for Children?
N/A
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