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Heroes

Debbie has consistently demonstrated behaviours that reflect the culture and values of Funeral Partners. Her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to learning have earned her nominations from colleagues and management.

Annie is a passionate advocate for apprenticeships, ensuring her team receives top-tier training and career progression opportunities.

Daniel has shown exceptional leadership and dedication, from mentoring his team to delivering an inspiring case study on men in childcare, a cause he actively champions through national advocacy and upcoming speaking events.

Paige successfully passed her English exams on the first attempt and, despite finding maths particularly challenging, refused to give up. With flexibility applied to relieve some of the pressure, she continued to give her absolute best.

Balancing her apprenticeship alongside night shifts and childcare, Marion never lets the challenge of learning hold her back. Her kind and supportive personality shines through daily - she is a much-loved member of the team.

Learning and Development Manager, John Weekes and the team at New Directions consistently go above and beyond to create opportunities for their staff to learn, grow, and achieve.

Tapi has embraced system changes, attended every meeting, and continued progressing steadily with his studies - without ever asking for time out or letting his commitment slip.

From day one Iulia has turned up for every session. She completes her assessments with a high level of enthusiasm, working very well with her team.

The Orchard are committed to staff development and how they support opportunities for growth and success at every level. Each staff member is supported based on their individual needs

Aimee has made so many positive changes to the room she is based in, putting into practice her KSB accumulated throughout the apprenticeship.

Rupa Patel is a fantastic learner, she goes over and beyond with the work set but also goes out of her way to deliver fantastic person centred care.

In her setting, Caroline is applying her learning with real impact. She identified that snack and lunch routines weren’t effective for the children, so she took the initiative to redesign them.

Caitlin works diligently to achieve her targets, communicates when she is struggling to ensure she get the support she requires.

Carmen has shown consistent commitment to her role, showcasing courage and commitment to working through her apprenticeship andovercoming any barriers in her way.

Rebecca goes above and beyond in her research into areas she doesn't know or wants to know more about. She has also been a source of support to other learners who are also on programme.

Ruth has visibly grown in confidence and is taking every opportunity to maximise her development and learning within the apprenticeship.

While working part time in the nursery and supporting her family at home, Jade completed her apprenticeship within 12 months.

During his Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship, Benjamin led key projects, including creating a micro victory garden to provide children with hands-on experiences in sustainability, healthy eating, and environmental awareness.

Mia initially faced some challenges however, with dedicated support, she was able to identify a learning style that suited her best.

Ronnie is a determined and resilient learner who has overcome significant challenges to achieve personal and academic success. Living with Cerebral Palsy, Ronnie faced difficulties in traditional school settings.

Jessica has shown dedication and commitment to her apprenticeship right from the start. her dedication has continued and she always makes sure she is prepared.

In the workplace, Della is truly valued. She applies her learning daily to support both her service users and junior staff, even navigating complex situations with confidence and care.