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EYE SUPPLEMENT Student Spotlight: Asking questions

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Vocational training is a significant pathway into the sector for many students. Fallon West, who has been completing a Level 3 apprenticeship at Spring RAF Benson nursery run by Action for Children, shares her advice for others following a similar route.

Fallon started her training with Spring RAF Benson in August 2022, which has involverd full-time employment working with different early years age groups in the setting, and on the job training alongside her level 3 qualification. She has just completed her end point assessment in the last few weeks, finishing her training in the first quarter of this year.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO TAKE THIS PARTICULAR ROUTE INTO WORKING IN EARLY YEARS?

I didn't feel like the full-time college route was for me as I wanted to work in a setting and get the hands on experience of working with the children. I found it so helpful to be based in a nursery and being given key children to work with was the best way for me to learn. I felt a sense of responsibility for the children and built relationships with the parents and carers, which I know is so important.

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