Jess Quigley
Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2
2024-current
Nursery Practitioner at Little People at The Limes Nursery
If you are thinking about doing this Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship, it is beneficial as you are able to learn the practical skills in the work place, whilst achieving a qualification.
Jess has just successfully completed her Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship at Lancaster & Morecambe College, and was awarded the highest grade of Distinction. She is currently employed as a Nursery Practitioner at Little People at the Limes Nursery near Preston, offering quality care and pre-school education for children aged from babies to 5 years old
One of the most enjoyable aspects of the course for Jess has been the ability to continue working while studying, allowing her to feel fully settled in her nursery setting while gaining the experience and knowledge needed to complete her qualification.
A key skill I have developed during my time at LMC is understanding the theory behind my job role, which has helped me to apply this knowledge confidently in my everyday practice in the nursery with the children and my work colleagues.
Studying at LMC has also supported Jess professionally by deepening her understanding of legislation, guidance and child development, all while remaining in her role as a Nursery Practitioner, caring for and educating children aged 2–3.
Her proudest achievement during her time at college is achieving a Distinction in her Level 2 Early Years Practitioner exam, a milestone that reflects her hard work and dedication, and she is planning to progress onto the Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3 which will continue to expand and develop her knowledge of the Childcare industry.
“If you are thinking about doing this Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship, it is beneficial as you are able to learn the practical skills in the work place, whilst achieving a qualification
YOUR TUTOR(S)
Working with my learners and seeing their knowledge and confidence build throughout their learning is great to see. I really enjoy it when they can relate what we have learnt to their own working roles, and develop this even further to see how everything intertwines within the industry.
I truly believe the skills developed as a Teaching Assistant are incredibly valuable and transferable, whether you want to progress within education or explore a different pathway in the future; it is a career where you can continue to learn, develop and grow.
I would say come to College, study Beauty Therapy, be pampered, pamper clients, but be prepared to work hard for the qualifications to get far in the industry. It's a very rewarding career to go into, putting smiles on clients faces and giving them a new found confidence.
I was keen to join the fantastic team at LMC and to broaden my horizons after teaching and leading in primary education for many years.
I really enjoy being part of the LMC Beauty Team and working within the department. Watching my students grow and develop their ideas and skillsets week on week is a really exciting part of my role, particularly when I can see them challenging themselves to get creative and try out new and different ideas.
I would say that Hospitality & Catering industry isn’t an easy option, but it can be really rewarding and enjoyable if you work hard at it. It also has excellent job prospects at the end of the course, as the majority of our completing students gain full time employment within high class establishments
ALUMNI
Emma Ford
Lydia Corney
Philip Dunn
Jess Quigley
