Learner & Employer of the Month Awards

Chloe has progressed through her Level 3 apprenticeship with determination to achieve. At the beginning she had a little wobble thinking that it was out of her reach and too difficult. With the support from myself (tutor) and manager Hannah her confidence quickly grew and she started to believe in herself and could visibly see progress being made. She then took over the own learning pathway booking workshops independently and being fully prepared for every visit. She communicated well throughout her apprenticeship often asking if we could pull activities forward so she could achieve quicker. Within the last 4 months she has completed and achieved 6 full Modules alongside the Level 3 SENDCo course too which is a massive commitment to learning resulting in her entering gateway 4 months earlier than planned. 

It has been a pleasure to observe her confidence grow throughout this time and flourish within her role. Good luck Chloe in End point Assessment

This apprentice has been dedicated throughout their apprenticeship. Having their own additional learning needs has found a way to adapt to ensure all work is completed on time, got in touch when needed additional support, shown developing confidence in observations and has found a love for Early years and wanting to next focus on supporting Send children as they have a deep understanding of how support can make such a difference, going from their own needs and being on a EHCP themselves. Moving forward quickly to go into EPA and becoming more confident in their own role as a practioner.

Keira has been engaged and motivated all through her journey, asking many questions, attending all meetings and has been very communicative on WA. But more recently she has been tested with her time, engagement, and motivation, she has been asked (at he setting) to complete her 18 month apprenticeship programme (at Level 3 I might add!) in record time…just a year (well 366 days!) to support the team due to MAT leave and staffing issues, and she has done it!!

Attending all workshops for the Elevate programme, submitting timely and evidencing her work competencies. Now she has had a promotion to ‘room lead’…all whilst trying to move house!! An Amazon voucher would really make her day/week/ month…and house move!! Well done for all your hard work Keira!

This learner found herself a single mum of girls and wanted to show them that you could try new things and be successful at anytime.  She started her L2 with English, and is growing and developing in her new role in the setting. 

Not only is she making a difference to the lives of the children she cares for she is also setting an amazing example as a strong and positive role model for her daughters.  She is a superhero!

This learner has had a recent change of tutor and has openly struggled with the change.  She has shown resilience and perseverance in a tough time when things have not been the same as they were.  She has continued to work hard and keep on top of her wark regardless and completed an excellent observation.

My learner was extremely behind when she was allocated to me.  In a short period of time she has shown determination, commitment and the highest level of time management and organisation to get herself to 100%.  She has done this whilst working full time and as a busy mum, whilst also sitting her functional skills.  She has demonstrated excellent knowledge and skills in practice, and deserves to be recognised for her hard work.

Madi started her Level 3 at the beginning of the year and initially struggled to keep on track. When we met in July she could not see a positive way forward. Together we put plans in place which were achievable and set shorter targets in a timely way. Throughout August Madison smashed all of the goals/objectives we set, sitting and passing all three elements of her Functional Skills L2 English alongside childcare assignments and attending workshops. Her English Writing result was 90% – amazing!!

Meeting Madi at the end of August was like speaking to a different person. She was full of smiles and with a ‘can do attitude’ we have set similar targets for moving forward.

Proud of you Madi, keep up the great work!!

This learner began her learning journey back in 2022 and had a break during maternity leave.  Returning to learning proved to be challenging for them- working, parenting and finding time to learn and devote the required time to their level 5 apprenticeship.  At the point of giving up, the learner found the motivation and love for learning again and despite being behind plan, the commitment and dedication to get back on track and race for timely completion is commendable and I feel that they deserve recognition for their hard work and determination.  Well done!

I would like to nominate this learner for Learner of the Month in recognition of her incredible progress and growing confidence throughout her apprenticeship.

When she first started, she expressed feeling nervous about the course and was reluctant to attend workshops or turn her camera on during sessions. Over time, her confidence has grown significantly, she now takes part actively in workshops, contributes to discussions, and shows a real enthusiasm for learning.

This development extends beyond workshops. During one-to-one discussions and observations, she has demonstrated excellent practice with the children in her care. She plans engaging, thoughtful activities and has built strong, positive relationships with the children, reflecting her dedication and professionalism.

She has also taken on a supportive role within her setting, helping new apprentices with their course. She offers guidance on how to use Bud and complete their work, providing encouragement and reassurance along the way. Her support has been greatly appreciated, with apprentices commenting on how helpful she has been. 

The setting manager has also given very positive feedback, noting both her personal growth and the valuable contribution she is making by supporting others. She is a fantastic role model and truly deserves this recognition.

For showing commitment and determination to complete work.  An absolute superstar.

This learner has fully embraced the Elevate program, demonstrating enthusiasm for the workshops and recognizing the value of e-learning and consolidation work in supporting their role. They consistently book workshops in a timely manner and produce work with incredible attention to detail, showcasing their dedication to growth and excellence.

I would like to nominate this learner because they have continuously worked hard throughout their qualification and given it their all. This learner has faced a number of adversities during their qualification within their personal life that have been very difficult, but this has never impacted on their progress, or their work with the children. They have grown so much in confidence throughout their learner journey, which has been demonstrated during their observations and through their detailed discussions.

This learner is extremely valued within the setting, and their manager has told me that parents often comment how much they love this learner working with their children.

This learner is new to the level 5 qualification and despite having not studied for a number of years she has grasped essay writing and is already excelling in this area.  Following guidance and teaching, the learner has applied everything she has to ensure that the evidence being submitted is to a top standard and this is difficult at this level.  The learner is fully committed to learning and her own personal and professional development.  This person regularly evidences OTJH which she has gone above and beyond to arrange and learn from- every activity highlights how driven to learn this learner is. Recognition is much deserved for hitting the ground running on this new journey!

This learner has overcome many health challenges during her apprenticeship as well as a take over of ownership at her setting.

Throughout all this this learner has never wavered her determination and effort with regards to completing her work, she has been in regular contact making sure she is up to date with what is needed to be completed and the work she completes is of an excellent standard showing she really has some great knowledge and skills.

This learner has undertaken training outside of work hours to ensure she has the highest level of skills

I nominate this learner as over the last 6 months I have seen this learner’s confidence grow considerably. She works extremely hard and produces excellent work. I have recently completed her EPA observations where she has demonstrated fantastic practice with the children she works with.

She has recently moved from working with preschool to working with children aged 2-3, she wasn’t feeling confident about this to begin with, but she has shown dedication to putting time and effort into building positive relationships with the children. This was really shown during her final observations, where children are motivated to learn through her passion and enthusiasm.

Katie demonstrates energy in practice and within her work on a consistent basis. When Katie discusses the setting she is in, the people she works with and the children she supports (maintaining anonymity), Katie exudes passion and commitment every time. It’s hard not to be impressed by Katie’s energy and leaves me feeling energised after our calls.

This learner is very passionate about Early years. She is almost completed on her Leve 5 and has grown so much in her knowledge and skills and her energy to continue to develop and support her Nursery is amazing. She has implemented new ideas into the Nursery, is supporting her colleagues with her new knowledge from the apprenticeship and it’s a pleasure to see how much impact the apprenticeship has had on her role and nursery.