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Early years educator Review

at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Teaching

Northolt

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.5 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
as an early years educator i help support children’s learning, development and wellbeing. things i do on a day to day basis are plan tailored engaging activities, create an inclusive and safe environment and i also build strong positive bonds with parents, colleagues and the children.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5
i’m really enjoying it and i get to learn new things everyday. i’ve got to meet new people and its help me come out of my comfort zone a lot.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5
my confidence, how to tail activities properly and how i need to manage my key children to ensure they are hitting their milestones

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
i often come to my manager for help when i need it and she is good at supporting me and offering the help i need.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5
a lot she is always there through either messages or when we call. she offers suggestions which may help as well as answering my questions which helps.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5
we’ve formed a positive bond which helps when asking for help or any support

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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries to a friend?

Yes

Why?

everyone is lovely, the way they work is good and it’s an amazing rewarding job role

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries?

if you doing an apprenticeship make sure you stay on top of your work as it helps further down the line and try and get as many otjl hours when it’s possible
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