West Downs Day Nursery Mark National Apprenticeship Week

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

At the award-winning setting on Romsey Road, Apprentices; Millie Jeneway, Helen Hooper and Brooke Standen were presented with thank you gift bags and flowers as a token of appreciation, as well as being encouraged to aim for a management role in the future.

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.

West Downs Day Nursery Team Leader, Danni Markwick explained;

“Our Apprentices bring such a wonderful energy to our nursery. Their enthusiasm, fresh ideas, and eagerness to learn have a hugely positive impact on both the children and our team. They grow in confidence every day, forming strong relationships with the children while developing essential skills that make a real difference.”

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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