National Apprenticeship Week at Julia Durbin Day Nursery

The spotlight was on Early Years professionals in-training at Julia Durbin Day Nursery in Headington as they were celebrated by their team during National Apprenticeship Week.

At the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on Roosevelt Drive, Apprentices; Natalie Simmonds, Lucy Douglas, Libby Webb, Camily Faria, Amy Eggleston, Ameila Saxton, Taya Peden and Morium Begum were each presented with mindfulness gifts, as well as sitting down for a graze board and cream tea lunch with their grateful Manager; Emma Wallbridge.

As part of the festivities, Apprentice; Evelyn Chu Wai Chow was visited by Area Manager, Lora Worthington, who presented her with a ‘Highly Commended’ award, gift and cash bonus, having been nominated by her tutor for exceptional efforts in her Level 3 Team Leading studies, whilst Natalie Simmonds was given her certificate of completion and gift.

Earning their qualifications through the Childbase Training Academy of Excellence, the group spend 80 per cent of their time gaining valuable on-the-job experience and applying their skills within nursery, and the other 20 per cent completing their theory in classroom-based learning with support from industry experts and dedicated trainer assessors.

With a ‘careers not jobs’ focus across the company, the Apprentices benefit from Princess Royal Award-winning training, a full range of leadership and development courses and mentoring from functional skills tutors to help them reach their milestones, achieve outstanding outcomes and excel in their careers as Early Years professionals.

Julia Durbin Day Nursery Manager, Emma Wallbridge explained;

“I have had the privilege of watching our apprentices grow both personally and professionally during their time with us. It has been incredibly rewarding to see them gain confidence in their abilities, expand their knowledge and skillset and take on more responsibility every day. We are very proud of everything they’ve achieved and can’t wait to see what they do next.”

Upon successful completion of their apprenticeship, learners are guaranteed a role at Childbase Partnership; ranked Number 1 for Quality in the 2024 Nursery World league tables. They also receive a qualification payment, above sector average salaries, further training and full benefits, including Partnership Reward Days, giving them the opportunity to earn up to 20 extra days paid annual leave per year on top of usual holiday allocations.

The Buckinghamshire-based Academy currently offers apprenticeships in Early Years Practitioner Level 2, Early Years Educator Level 3, Team Leader Supervisor and Early Years Practitioner Level 5, with a Level 3 Business Administrator course enrolling imminently.

https://childbaseacademy.com/

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