“A few years ago I Sat My GCSES, this Year I’m…”
“Working on my Level 3 Child Care apprenticeship at Pixieland Stoke.
“I have six younger siblings so already had plenty of child care experience and always knew I wanted to start a career in this area. I completed my Level 2 at Pixieland and am now continuing onto my Level 3.
“My day to day routine is very varied as I work in all of the different rooms, such as the Baby Room and Pre-School Room. My activities include setting up the areas and activities for the children, making sure that they are age appropriate and that the children are safe. I also meet the families and form bonds with them; we work with parents closely so that they are involved in their child’s experience at the nursery. I work full time and I enjoy every minute as the variety of the work means it doesn’t get boring.
“Since starting here, I’m most proud of being nominated as Employee of the Month, as it shows how much my confidence has grown. When I first began working at the nursery, I was really nervous, but the teams at Pixieland and Skills Group have helped me with my anxiety. The fact that there are other apprentices both at work and at Skills Group is also nice, as it makes you feel more supported as there are other people in the same situation as you.
“I would definitely recommend an apprenticeship as it gives you so much experience; you work with the children every day. My advice to someone thinking of doing an apprenticeship would be to stay calm and work hard. I’d also say get your coursework done straight away and don’t be afraid to ask your Manager or Assessor at Skills Group for help if you need it.”