Raising her children and raising her game: Sylvia’s Skills Bootcamp success

As a nursing mum, Sylvia embraced the opportunity to upskill online and now feels empowered to create nurturing and supportive environments for young children.

Breaking down barriers and self-doubt

When Sylvia decided to embark on a Skills Bootcamp in Early Years with Realise, she was initially nervous, doubting her ability to balance the demands of the Skills Bootcamp with her other responsibilities.

Sylvia was determined to succeed and decided to push on with the Skills Bootcamp, committing to 6 weeks of online learning.

 

“As a nursing mother, I faced challenges balancing programme demands with family responsibilities, managing time effectively, and adapting to online learning. Thankfully, my trainer, group discussions, and career coach sessions provided invaluable support, enabling me to overcome these hurdles.”

Sylvia Addo

Tell us about the course:

During her time on the Skills Bootcamp, Sylvia acquired a thorough understanding of key areas essential to Early Years settings and skills that employers are looking for.

Sylvia spent the 6 weeks exploring topics such as:

  • Laws and Legislation,
  • Emergency Paediatric First Aid,
  • Health and Well-being,
  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion,
  • Effective Communication with children,
  • Child Development theories,
  • Observation techniques,
  • Safeguarding principles.

With the training being delivered online through live learning sessions at a time that suited her, Syliva was pleased to find a course that could fit around her existing schedule as a mum.

As a nursing mother and learner, I welcomed the online training opportunity. Thankfully, the experienced trainer provided invaluable support, helping me overcome my fears and successfully complete the course.”

Support from Realise:

We asked Sylvia how she felt about the support she received whilst on the Skills Bootcamp.

Sylvia told us: “The support throughout the Bootcamp was outstanding. From technical issues to academic queries, the team was always responsive, knowledgeable, and willing to help, ensuring a seamless and productive learning experience.”

“I’m grateful for the guidance of my Career Coach and the invaluable support from everyone I’ve met throughout this journey, particularly the exceptional tutoring from Daljit, an outstanding trainer.”

Sylvia Addo

“Sylvia worked incredibly hard during her time on the Skills Bootcamp. She fully embraced the opportunity and was always happy to share her ideas. Sylvia made excellent progress and demonstrated a real passion for supporting children in the early years.”

Daljit Chana – Trainer, Realise

Ready to make a positive impact:

After completing the course, Sylvia felt a profound sense of accomplishment, motivated and equipped with the expertise to embark on a rewarding career in early years.

Through the Skills Bootcamp’s comprehensive training, Syliva gained so much confidence and transformed from a learner into a professional.

“I’m eager to apply my newfound knowledge and skills in an early years setting, making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. I am now fully prepared to apply my knowledge in a real-world setting through the Level 3 EYFS apprenticeship.”

Any advice for Skills Bootcamps learners Sylvia?

– Stay organised and manage time effectively

– Engage with the supportive team at Realise

– Be open-minded and believe in yourself

– Celebrate milestones

We couldn’t say it better ourselves Sylvia!

Are you ready to make a difference like Sylvia?