Partnership working 🤝
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We have a look back at Jaidyn’s journey to completing the childcare Modern Apprenticeship and building a new partnership with an excellent nursery.
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Caitlin's Success Story
/On this SQA Exam results day it’s only appropriate to showcase our recent Modern Apprentice Graduate’s success story.
When Caitlin left school she applied to various Apprenticeship providers. Despite giving a good interview Caitlin lacked formal work experience but this did not stop her. She took on board the feedback from us and attended an employability course with Jobs and Business Glasgow to gain formal experience in a nursery and returned for another interview. During this follow up interview Caitlin was better equipped with the skills, knowledge and confidence to start an Apprenticeship.
Like many, Caitlin’s journey took a few twists and turns along the way. Caitlin successfully secured employment within a local nursery but found out how tough life was as a practitioner and learned a few tough lessons. We work closely with Caitlin to build on her strengths and go back into the world of work to try again.
She applied to a position at The Park Nursery & Kindergarten who were pivotal in supporting Caitlin to bring out the best of her abilities. In the end Caitlin has proven herself as an established Early Years practitioner, securing a full time job with her employer. There really is #NoWrongPath as Caitlin has proven.
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024
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Our former Apprentice, Lucy Meldrum, talk to the Scottish Social Services Council about her Apprenticeship journey and hopes to inspire others to follow in her footsteps.
Read MoreTen Top Tips For Dealing with Anxiety
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We know from talking to our apprentices and the young people who we support that anxiety is a very real issue for them. From personal issues at home or in relationships, to the demands of work and studying, anxiety is something that most of our learners will have experienced during their apprenticeship; And whilst for the most part these feelings are completely normal, it is important for us to try to get on top of any issues in the first instance so that they don’t start to take over and disrupt our lives.
Read MoreSupporting Transition into School
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Talk about things that are different from what children are used to at nursery but also letting them know the elements that will remain the same is important too. All these details can be part of conversations with children and with families and can reassure them.
Read MoreSocial Care Careers Week 2022
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Last week saw the first ever Social Care Careers Week which put a spotlight on careers in care and educated people about what job roles are available, and what an amazing and rewarding sector this is to be a part of.
Read MoreThis is why school leavers should seriously consider an apprenticeship
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Modern Apprenticeships are not only passports to professional careers, they’re also vital for gaining knowledge and skills that can only be acquired through the experience of working in your chosen sector. In that sense, a Modern Apprenticeship can underpin and support further learning, whether that be at college, university or on the job.
Read MoreDeveloping entrepreneurial skills in early years through creativity
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The 14th-20th of November marks Global Entrepreneurship Week. Although, at first glance, the term ‘entrepreneurship’ may not seem like something that should be a priority for our youngest children, it does involve a lot of skills we hold in high esteem including creativity, independence and problem solving.
Read MoreUsing books to open up conversations with children about diversity
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The month of October is Black History Month where all over the world, we celebrate and understand the impact of black culture in our own communities and on a worldwide scale. For our settings, this offers us a chance for us to reflect on how our practice and the environment we nurture for children celebrates and reflects diversity.
Read MoreMaths is all around!
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Maths is all around us and it’s our job to show children this and how important it is so they can build on their existing skills and develop new ones. The indoor and outdoor environments available for the children in our care should be full of these opportunities so that they are able to try out their skills in different contexts.
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