Latest news from l&g learning!
Latest Childcare Modern Apprenticeship Vacancies:
Charlotte Peplow - FossoPlay Nursery
We are delighted to showcase another of our recent Modern Apprenticeship achievers. Having recently moved to Scotland, outdoor enthusiast, Charlotte, secured her ideal job at FossoPLAY Outdoor Nursery in Kinross as an Apprentice. Charlotte came to l&g learning excited to start her Apprenticeship and her career in Early Years.
Chris, FossoPLAY Manager, was thrilled to get Charlotte started and commented how dedicated she was to achieving the SVQ.
Linzi Robertson, Charlotte’s Assessor was delighted with her candidates passion and enthusiasm for learning saying…
Well done again from everyone at l&g learning and good luck in your future Charlotte.
“Charlotte had so much passion for her work and improving her own skills, she was dedicated and really eager to learn.”
Lucy Meldrum - Papillon Nursery
Huge well done to Lucy Meldrum who qualified from the Social Services Children & Young People Modern Apprenticeship in August 2023. Lucy’s dedication and commitment to the SVQ meant that she qualified within 12 months.
Lucy was delighted to accept a full time position within Papillon Nursery where she was employed as an Apprentice.
Well done Lucy!
“Lucy had consistent positive feedback from her nursery and came to us with a great attitude to learning and had a great ability to put her new learning into practice.”
New Monthly Mental Health Drop In sessions for all our Modern Apprentices:
L&G Learning are delighted to offer new Monthly Mental Health Drop Ins for all our apprentices with our associate Joanne Docherty. Joanne is a Mental Health First Aid Instructor and also teaches Psychology at Glasgow University. As a former L&G assessor, she knows all too well the demands on apprentices to juggle their many responsibilities. Long days at work; assignments; and their own personal responsibilities.
Joanne will be providing monthly Mental Health Drop Ins over zoom where candidates can come for some conversation and support in a comfortable, non-judgemental, relaxed atmosphere. Joanne will be able to provide support and advice for anyone experiencing difficulties as well as resources that you can take away to use in your own time. We recommend you grab your favourite cuppa, stick your pyjamas on and jump on the zoom to say hello. You can stay for as long or as little as you choose!
We will email all our apprentices the link to access the session on a monthly basis.
Congratulations to Jessica who is now a fully qualified Childcare Practitioner!
Jessica has recently completed her Childcare Modern Apprenticeship with l&g learning at Little Hands Nursery
We are super proud of her and thrilled to hear that she has accepted a qualified Practitioner position at Little Hands!
Well done Jessica
In loving memory of gemma trainer
L&g learning will be closed on Thursday the 26th of January for the funeral of Gemma Trainer, our former colleague, our friend, and the daughter of our Director, Lorna Trainer.
Gemma died aged 27 after a relatively short illness as the result of Clear Cell Sarcoma, a very rare and aggressive form of cancer.
We will remain closed the following day, Friday the 27th January to come together as a team, and discuss fund raising, and promoting awareness of Sarcoma cancer.
Gemma worked with l&g learning some time ago and continued to regularly pop into the office over the years for lunch and to have a chat with the staff. Gemma was loved and respected by all at l&g learning; she was part of our extended family. We will miss her so much.
You can read more about Sarcoma here: Sarcoma Awareness
Bon voyage Angelica!
Our Senior Employability Tutor, Angelica Lambert is leaving l&g to spread her wings and go travelling.
Angelica has been with l&g learning since she left school, first attending our Employability Programme as a learner herself, doing her work placement with us and then being offered permanent employment. From there, she worked her way up from receptionist to Senior Employability Tutor.
She has been such a huge part of l&g, providing support and encouragement to both learners and staff alike and we want to thank her for all her hard work and dedication over the years. And also for making us laugh. A lot! Angelica, you'll be so missed.
Check out Angelica’s best bits here.
Iqra Rahim’s Childcare Modern Apprenticeship journey
Iqra Rahim describes what she enjoyed about doing an Apprenticeship in Childcare, why she liked work-based learning and what her plans are for the future.
Our Modern Apprenticeship Training Days are back up and running!
We are pleased to report that now that restrictions have been lifted, our monthly MA training days are back up and running and we can’t wait to welcome all our lovely candidates into our brand new learning centre! Candidates can attend ANY day of the week (Mon - Fri) on the last week of the month.
If you’re aged 25+ and live in Scotland, you’re eligible for unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning until 8 August 2022.
This opportunity has been set up to help you upskill for your current job or reskill for a new role. It is funded by the Scottish Government and gives you access to loads of really helpful information and support, including webinars on how to write CVs and Cover Letters and tips for interviews. Check it out here, at My World of Work
This is how it feels to become a fully qualified Childcare Practitioner!
Congratulations to Charley and Kirsty who recently completed their Childcare Modern Apprenticeships at Little Hands Nursery!
We couldn’t be more proud of them and wish them the best of luck for the future.
Jamie Nicoll’s journey from Employability Course to a Career in Care
Watch Jamie talking about his journey from Employability to Support Worker at Mochridhe in Glasgow. We explore why he chose Employability over College and how his tutors supported him on his journey into a life-long, rewarding career.
Peyvand Alipoor is shortlisted as a finalist for the upcoming Scottish Apprenticeship Awards
We are thrilled to announce that our Modern Apprentice graduate, Peyvand has been shortlisted for the Modern Apprentice of the Year - SCQF Level 6+ award at this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Awards. You can read Peyvand’s inspirational case study here at skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk.
The ceremony will take place online, on the 9th March 2022 at 7pm. If you’d like to register for the event, you can do so at Apprenticeships.scot.
Congratulations Peyvand!
We’re supporting Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022 to show the value of Scottish Apprenticeships to people, business and the economy
This year’s theme is Apprenticeships Work, with the aim to highlight how apprenticeships are providing the skills employers need now and for the future. To find out more about how Scottish Apprenticeships work and how to get involved visit Apprenticeships.Scot.
Free Bus Travel for Under 22s
We welcome the Young Person’s Free Bus Travel Scheme which began on the 31st January 2022 in Scotland. This scheme will help to prevent travel becoming a barrier to learning for young people.
For more information about the scheme and how to apply, visit www.transport.gov.scot.
Able Futures from the DWP provides a free mental health support service for apprentices
This service is completely free and will provide up to 9 months of one to one advice, support and guidance for employees who are struggling with mental health issues. This service is available in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions. Check out their website here: able-futures.co.uk
Glasgow Kelvin College win Skills Development Award, presented by Lorna Trainer
An amazing night at the CDN College Awards 2021. A special mention to Glasgow Kelvin College who were presented with the Skills Development Award, sponsored by the Scottish Training Federation and presented by their Chair, and our Director, Lorna Trainer.
We’ve moved location!
We’re excited to announce that we have moved! We’re didn’t go far, just round the corner to 150 West George Street (2nd Floor). We can’t wait to get properly set up and share some photos of our beautiful new space…really looking forward to seeing everyone there soon!
150 West George Street, 2nd Floor, Glasgow, G2 2HG
