Childcare Apprenticeships
Finished your childcare apprenticeship – what should you do next?
There’s a real sense of finality to completing your apprenticeship and considering what to do next can be very unnerving. The good news is that there are many options for you to consider and we’ve put together a list of suitable routes we’d...
7 ways to prepare yourself for a job in childcare
Thinking about what you’ll do after you finish school can fill you with dread. There are so many options and you’re bound to feel nervous about leaving the classroom to enter the world of work. However, if you want a career in childcare, there...
What’s it really like to be an apprentice?
Chantel Piper, 19, started her business administration apprenticeship 10 months ago. Here, she explains some of the many benefits which have come out of the experience so far: If you’re feeling as though you’re ready to take the plunge into...
What should you do after your GCSEs?
Results day is finally here! After months of waiting, teens throughout the UK are tearing open envelopes and finding out the results of their hard work. But what if you didn’t get the grades you were hoping for? Or what if you did get the grades...
8 steps to help you handle your first day as an apprentice
Your first day at a new job can be extremely nerve racking and you can often feel completely unprepared. So, we’ve put together a priority list of things you should do to ensure you’re well prepared to handle your first day as an apprentice!...
How to make yourself stand out as an apprentice
Apprenticeships can be daunting: meeting new people, first time working experiences, responsibilities - it’s enough to worry anyone. But, if you really want to make the most of it, the best thing for you to do is stand out. Not only will this...
Is an apprenticeship right for you?
An apprenticeship is a mix of studying, working and getting paid, all whilst progressing towards a recognised qualification. An apprenticeship will provide you with the necessary skills required in most working environments and 60% of employers...
6 really useful tips to help you complete your assignments
You’ve finally managed to find some time to start one of your assignments. Hooray! You sit down at your desk, ready to begin your work. But then...one of your friends starts talking to you on Messenger about your plans for next weekend. Feeling...
10 key benefits of doing an apprenticeship
Apprenticeships have many benefits that can often be overlooked when you’re going through the process of deciding what to do after you finish school. We’ve compiled some of the key benefits you can get from taking on an apprenticeship and how...
7 essential questions to ask before starting your childcare apprenticeship
Before you start your apprenticeship, there are some key questions you should be prepared to ask your employer. These questions will make the process much smoother and will ensure you’re well prepared for your first day – which will also make...
Myths about apprenticeships – busted!
If you’ve never worked as an apprentice before, it can often be hard to separate the fact from the fiction about what it’s really like. Here, we tackle 5 common myths associated with doing an apprenticeship so you can come to your own...
Should you leave your apprenticeship?
If you’re feeling particularly stressed out about the amount of work involved in your course, leaving your apprenticeship early may seem the solution to all your problems. But have you thought about the knock-on effects of leaving part way...
Starting a career in childcare after school
If you’d like to start working with children, but aren’t sure exactly how to make it happen, here are some tips to help you along the way! Do some research Before you decide that starting a career in childcare is definitely what you want to do,...
Social media dos and don’ts whilst searching for a job
When you’re searching for a job, you may not realise that your chances of impressing a new employer and your social media profile are often connected. That’s because - according to a survey carried out this year by online jobsite CareerBuilder -...
Top tips for resitting your GCSEs
With demands from the government for those taking the EYE qualification to have at least a C in GCSE Maths and English to count in ratios at level 3 – you may need to consider retaking your exams. Although this can seem very daunting, the...
Why is setting yourself goals important?
Setting goals is an essential factor to achieve success. This is because there is no set direction unless you define clearly what it is you’re trying to work towards. Research tells us that by writing these goals down, you’re 50% more likely to...
10 tips to help you pass your childcare apprenticeship
Starting a childcare apprenticeship can be one of the most rewarding things you ever do, but it can also be quite challenging at times. It’s no secret that juggling work with study takes commitment and determination in order to succeed. But it...
How to pass your probation first time
Your probation period can be a stressful time as you need to learn a new role alongside impressing your employer. One in five new employees tends to fail their probation period as a result of doubting their own abilities; follow this guide to...
How to deal with negative feedback at work
Everyone dreads receiving negative feedback about their performance from their employer, and sometimes it can be challenging to know how to deal with it. We’ve put together a few tips to ensure you stay professional and proactive, so you are...
How to prepare for an observation
Your first observation on your apprenticeship can be a bit terrifying; all these questions come to the surface: do I know this? How will I be able to present this? What does my assessor want me to do? When, in reality, it can be rather simple....
What do employers look for in an ‘ideal’ apprentice?
Being an apprentice can be very rewarding, and often there is the opportunity to stay on in the business once you’ve completed your course. However, in order to do this, you need to prove to your employer that you can be an asset to them....
A guide to apprenticeships with Recruitment Liaison Officer Leah Daley
At Parenta we offer training for a range of childcare qualifications, including apprenticeships in childcare. We have a team of recruiters for this, one of whom is Recruitment Liaison Officer Leah Daley. She has much experience in the...
3 invaluable skills you’ll gain from having a part-time job whilst studying
Having a part-time job whilst you’re still studying can benefit you in future job interviews. The following skills are the most valuable; however you can learn a lot more than just these dependent on what job you take on. Workplace skills...
How to manage your assignments alongside family and work commitments
Managing full-time work and family life with your apprenticeship coursework can make you feel as though there aren’t enough hours in the day. That’s why we’ve created some tips to make the process seem less daunting and keep you motivated along...
Transferable skills: from school to work
When applying for a job, there are a handful of skills that you can take with you into any profession – and most of these you would have gained from school. You’ll be amazed at how well they can set you up for your first proper job! Working well...
5 ways to cope well with having a new job
Going into the working world can be a daunting, especially if you don’t have much previous experience, so we've put together a few tips to make your new job in childcare seem a whole lot easier to manage! 1. Know what your goals are...
How to de-stress whilst you’re studying
It’s getting to that time of year where you’ll be worrying about how to balance your time between your social life, family and revision – we’ve all been there! Here are a few helpful tips to make you feel more at ease over this busy period of...
How to live on a budget
As a young person, managing your money can be daunting, especially when you have bills to pay, a home to save for (or contribute towards) and food to buy. Here are some general tips on how to successfully live on a budget: Prioritise your...
My first week as a Parenta apprentice
Chantel, 18, has recently joined Parenta as a marketing assistant and is doing a business administration apprenticeship. She explains what her first week in the office was like for her, and some of the things she’s learnt so far: Day One Your...
Are apprenticeships a good alternative to university?
Chantel, 18, has recently joined Parenta and is doing a business administration apprenticeship. Here, she gives her honest opinion on what she thinks the benefits of not going to university are: University isn’t for everyone. It’s that time of...
