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City College launches Childcare Apprenticeships

23 September 2010

City College Brighton and Hove has announced that it will be working in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council to deliver an Apprenticeship programme to children's nurseries in the city. The Childcare Apprenticeships will be available to nurseries in the private, voluntary and independent sector. Nationally, there is currently a shortage of childcare places and the government is encouraging people to enter childcare careers.

Cara Mitchell, Manager of the Butterfly Nursery in Hove, says

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'As an employer, we're very keen on Childcare apprenticeships because it means that we can get 'home grown' staff who are trained in our way of doing things. I've been really impressed with the commitment and enthusiasm of our new crop of apprentices and it already feels like they're an integral part of the team. They've shown loads of initiative and haven't needed the level of guidance you might expect. I've seen their confidence grow rapidly and they've settled into their role very quickly.'

Childcare Apprentice Laura Dixon adds:

'The type of learning I've had in the past when I've been sitting in a lecture hall taking notes didn't suit me at all whereas as an apprentice, its much more hands-on so I can see a direct link between the course work and the practical skills. The staff here are really helpful and supportive and you're made to feel like part of the team rather than being treated differently because you're an apprentice. It's also great that you 'earn while you learn' rather than building up debt like you can do when you go to university.'

For more information on Childcare Apprenticeships, contact City College Skills Adviser Sarah Easy on 01273 667788 extension 1296.

The Family Information Service and the Childcare Workforce Development team at Brighton & Hove City Council produce a Childcare Job Vacancy List. This is a free service offering an up to date list of childcare job vacancies in Brighton & Hove. To advertise an apprenticeship position or sign up to the email alert and receive the latest copy, contact Zoe Cox, Childcare Recruitment Officer, Tel: 01273 293545, email: familyinfo@brighton-hove.gov.uk or visit: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/childcare/jobs

For City College media enquiries, please call Brian Bell, Marketing Communications Officer, on 01273 667788 Ext. 488 or email bb1@ccb.ac.uk website www.ccb.ac.uk

About City College Brighton and Hove: Situated in the heart of Brighton, City College Brighton and Hove has become an international centre of vocational excellence. Every year 2,000 full-time, 10,000 part time, over 500 Higher Education and 250 14-16 year old students as well as many international and European students choose City College as their place of further and higher education training. In addition, the College provides training to over 2,000 businesses via its 'City Business Skills' department which focuses on employer training needs. Offering over 700 courses from basic level right through to business and postgraduate training, City College is working with its partners to develop the workforce of the future.