Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice Review
at Puffins of Exeter
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Teaching
Exeter
Review Submitted: April 2026
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
Support children’s learning through play and everyday activities.
Encourage children’s independence and confidence.
Encourage children’s independence and confidence.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it a lot! You gain a lot of knowledge on how to create exciting activities for young ones. Also, on how we can keep children safe and happy.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have gained confidence working as team with staff members, gained a paediatric first aid skill, also a lot on the subject of safeguarding.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My program is very organised and I have received a schedule at the start and we have stuck to it very well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of helpful support from my manager and whenever I need help she is always there to listen and help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I think it has helped me a lot with performing better in my role because I have gotten a lot more experience with this job I am in
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
Yes, there are staff socials we can join in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Puffins of Exeter to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because they would find it very enjoyable to be able to look after children whilst gaining the skills they need in this role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Puffins of Exeter?
Be yourself, enjoy it and work hard
