Since you completed your modern apprenticeship, how has your career progressed?
Since we made the video back in 2023, I went on to complete my apprenticeship and gained SCQF Level 7 in Social Services (Children and Young People).
I’m still working with Wise Owls Nursery and Out of School Club but have progressed to a room lead position in the nursery for three- to five-year-olds.
What qualifications do you have/are working towards?
Since 2023, I have also gained an SCQF Level 9 in Social Services, (Children and Young People) as I needed this qualification in order to take on the room lead role.
This year I hope to be starting Childhood Practice PDA at SCQF Level 9 with Dumfries and Galloway College, with the hope of in the future being more involved in the management side of business.
Watch Claire's clip from 2023
How did you evidence learning for assessment?
I found doing the apprenticeship alongside the everyday environment of being with the children, being hands on and being in a position of directing the other practitioners in my room, really helpful and invaluable as I was able to give my own reflective accounts in my assessments and course work. I am also lucky to have very supportive peers who were able to offer advice or help if I needed.
Being registered with SSSC matters as it supports my professional development as well as allowing continuous improvement and career progression.
What words of advice would you give someone who is considering a modern apprenticeship?
What I found helpful was being able to gain that real work experience, learning as you work towards your qualification and for me now is about career progression.
What does it mean to you to be SSSC registered?
Being registered with SSSC matters as it supports my professional development as well as allowing continuous improvement and career progression.
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This article is part of our #SSSCregistered campaign where we’re sharing real life experiences of registrants who have recently gained their qualifications, alongside training providers and SVQ assessors to help the social care and children and young people workforce across Scotland learn more about the benefits of qualification and the support available.