Nursery Apprentice Review
at First Steps Nursery
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Middlesbrough
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
3.6/5
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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
Caring for babies and children, which involves: feeding, personal care (changing nappies/toileting), getting them to sleep. Planning and setting up activities. Observing key children and writing observations. Playing with the children and comforting them if needed. Communicating with parents.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I love it!
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed existing skills as previously worked with children. Also learning new skills such as planning and doing observations.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
They give me time to do my coursework and are happy to help with any questions I have. They have been brilliant.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My trainer always replies to any messages I send quickly, she is very supportive of my needs and encourages me to do well.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It teaches me things that I can implement in my role and has made me realise how important my role is.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Not at the moment.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend First Steps Nursery to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have had a lot of support from my managers and my colleagues.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to First Steps Nursery?
Be positive, be willing to be flexible and be willing to work hard.
