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Clare Roberts hits the ground running at Kids Allowed Knutsford to celebrate the impact of apprentices at every age.
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Kids Planet CEO Clare Roberts stepped into the shoes of an apprentice at Kids Allowed Knutsford. From a full induction and risk assessment training to spending time in the room with pre-school children during play and meal-times, Clare experienced exactly what it’s like for our new recruits on day one.
Clare Roberts donned the uniform to work alongside the Knutsford team.
The experience proved to be a fantastic reminder of the vital work our teams and apprentices do daily. During her shift, Clare also visited the on-site Kids Planet Training Academy for a one-on-one session with Tutor Nathalie Glaze to refresh her knowledge on early years fundamentals.
“We have six apprentices here in Knutsford, ranging from age 16 all the way to 40. Some have come straight from college, while others have moved from entirely different career paths.”
Becca Leigh, Nursery Manager
“I joined at 29 after working as an estate agent. I was conscious of my age, but I was welcomed with open arms. At any age or point in life, it’s a great decision.”
Samii Johnson, Apprentice
Discussing the benefits of a multi-generational workforce, Clare highlighted the positive impact of Gen Z joining the sector:
“We have a real blend of different generations working across our nurseries. The children benefit significantly from those varied experiences and perspectives. Gen Z has brought a lot of positives to the workforce.”
At Kids Planet, the average age of our apprentices is 27, and we are proud to support learners up to the age of 54. Our mature apprentices often act as role models, drawing on their life experience to help younger employees navigate the workplace.
Supporting the “Do Something Big” Campaign
We are proud to support the Department for Education’s major recruitment campaign, highlighting that early years professionals shape future generations and deserve the highest recognition.
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