Deputy manager Review
at Kids Planet Day Nurseries
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Teaching
Appleton Thorn
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
I am a deputy manager so my job is making sure I am inducting new staff, making sure all staff are following all policies and procedures on a daily basis, I also do deployment,rotas and payroll
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am enjoying doing my level 5 early years lead practitioner, it has made me more confident with in my management role
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes I have learnt new skills and I have been reflective on my own practice
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My Tutor sees me in person or on a zoom call every month then I get 4 weeks to complete my tasks and assignments
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I feel supported through my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The training provider is very supportive
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Since doing my level 5 I have learnt a lot about legislations,mentoring staff and being reflective on my own practice and how I support my team and how we can do better
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
We go on well being walks but do not have any sports teams or social activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Kids Planet Day Nurseries to a friend?
Yes
Why?
kids planet are a really good company to work for they are very supportive and they encourage you to progress in to your career, I completed my SEND level 3 in 2024 and I am 60% complete in my early years lead practitioner which I started in June 2025
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kids Planet Day Nurseries?
There are so many opportunities that kidsplanet offer and so many benefits
