Take the LEAP! Our Latest Graduate Apprentices

Welcome to December’s LEAP news. We’re excited to share with you what’s been happening in the world of LEAP this month!

I’m sure you’ll all join us in congratulating the colleagues who have worked hard to recently complete their apprenticeships.

Olivia Finch-Ross from our Bristol nursery achieved a Pass in her Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Well done Olivia!

Why not post a comment below to pass on your congratulations too? 

Did you know?

Since January 2022, 107 colleagues across Food, Childcare, Travel, Post Office and Support Services have enrolled in a LEAP Programme!

This is broken down as:

• 7 Early Years Practitioner Level 2

• 39 Early Years Educator Level 3

• 16 Retail Team Leader Level 3

• 30 Retail Manager Level 4

• 9 Travel Consultant Level 3

• 1 Team Leader Level 3

• 3 Accountancy and Taxation Professional

• 1 Accounts or Finance Assistant

• 1 Associate Project Management Level 4

Congratulations to all our colleagues who have started their LEAP journey. We look forward to seeing where you go next!

Not sure whether to take the LEAP? Read Amber’s story

If you’re not sure whether taking the LEAP is right for you, read Amber’s story about how her LEAP programme helped her in her career at our Leamington Grove nursery.

"Shortly after gaining my Level 3 qualification, I became Room Manager for the 1-2's room. The Apprenticeship opened up many more opportunities within the nursery for me, such as being able to apply for higher positions and allowing me to put what I learnt throughout the course into my own practice. I particularly enjoyed learning about how the children's environments affect their learning, which has really impacted the way I approach my room's enhancements and development through creative ideas and DIY projects."

For more information on when the next LEAP cohorts are due to start, please click here and check the ‘LEAP & Training Timetable’ tab.

If you’re thinking about where to go next in your career or you’re looking for an opportunity to develop, why not book in a Development Check-in with your line manager?

Discuss your options with them and, who knows, next year you could be taking the LEAP!

Questions?

If you have any questions about any of our LEAP programmes, please get in touch with us at apprenticeships@midcounties.coop.