Brooke Hunter - Headstart Nursery
Not all Apprenticeship journeys are smooth. Brooke is a fine example of how to overcome your barriers, take on constructive feedback to become a successful practitioner. With excellent employer relationships, we were able to support Brooke to achieve the SVQ 3 in Social Services Children & Young People.
L&G Learning: 18 Years of Centred Learning
L&G Learning celebrates 18 years of business!
Richard takes us on a journey from 1st September 2006 to the present day. Follow our two heroes as they take on the world with all the twists and turns you would expect from any superhero novel.
Abby McGowan is a qualified practitioner!
We look back on how Abby got started on the Childcare Apprenticeship and went on to become a qualified Early Years Practitioner, securing a full time job with Puddleduck Nursery in Glasgow.
Partnership working 🤝
We have a look back at Jaidyn’s journey to completing the childcare Modern Apprenticeship and building a new partnership with an excellent nursery.
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024
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.
Ten Top Tips For Dealing with Anxiety
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.
Supporting Transition into School
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.
Social Care Careers Week 2022
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.