Early Years Apprentice Review
at Portland Nurseries
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Teaching
Huddersfield
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
Nappy changing.
Assisting the independence and early years
education of children following Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines.
Safeguarding responsibilities.
Assisting the independence and early years
education of children following Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines.
Safeguarding responsibilities.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it very much as I have a lot of skills to improve on.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am learning new skills and developing existing skills. I am learning how best to communicate with colleagues, children, parents, carers etc.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Portland Nurseries Limited do everything in their power to empower and educate all their staff and children.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have been told to ask for help anytime I need it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My Tutor Sarah is excellent and I receive lots of support when working towards my Level 3 Apprenticeship Early Years.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification (through my training provider) helps me to perform better in my role, by assisting my safeguarding knowledge and by supporting me to develop age appropriate educational activities for the 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.)
5/5
Yes. I have been invited to a staff Awards evening, a charity money raising coffee morning, a digital platform for communicating with my fellow Apprentices and colleagues. I can design and set up social activities, sports teams or professional networking events myself if I wish.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Portland Nurseries to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The Managers and HR team are very jovial and professional. They are approachable and want the best outcomes for everyone.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Portland Nurseries?
Find Portland at your local Careers Fair or send them an introductory letter including your CV.
