Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) works closely with more than 400 local employers to
provide Apprenticeships in a variety of areas.
In this blog post we’re taking a look at the type of training available
in the Childcare sector.
Children and Young People’s Workforce Apprenticeships
(formerly childcare) are delivered to local nursery, childcare, early years
settings and schools. There are two levels available, Level 2 and Level
3, with potential to progress to a Foundation degree in Early Childhood Studies.
Here Ian Picken, Business Development Manager at John
Baskeyfield VC CofE Primary School in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent
discusses how employing a Childcare Apprentice through NULC has worked for the
school.
With an apprentice salary starting at around £97 per week,
employers can benefit from an extra member of staff and receive ongoing support
from an experienced apprenticeship assessor who will visit the apprentice in
the workplace to minimise disruption to the business.
Vicky Boulton Clarke, Head of Employer Engagement at NULCsaid: “Apprenticeships are a unique, low-cost and low-risk way of ensuring that
your workforce has the practical skills and qualifications your organisation
needs now and in the future.”
“What’s more, the College takes care of the entire
apprentice recruitment process right up to the shortlist for final
interviews. This provides the employer
with significant cost savings in terms of recruitment fees whilst allowing them
to make the final decision as to who will join the organisation.”
“As we see it, working with employers to create opportunities
like this are vital in supporting government agenda to reduce youth
unemployment and crucial to developing skills that support economic growth.”
To find out more about the College’s Apprenticeships and
employer training programmes contact the Employer Engagement Team on employer@nulc.ac.uk or call 01782 254376.
