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dizzy · Class monitor Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 64

I have just finished a dpp level 3 and am working at a primary school in reception class and wondered if it is worth doing any other training . I used to work at a nursery. Is this recognised at reception level. Thanks for any replies. Very Happy

stacilove · Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 6:57 pm Post subject:

i dont know if im gonna be of any help but im also doing a Dilpoma.Mine is for a TA. Its nvq based and im about half way through.

Iv been told that although ill have my Diploma i might be asked to do some extra training depending on the children i work with or to gain some extra skills i may need.I know myself that i will be taking a First aid course and i also want to learn how to sign language.I suggest you ask at your school about extra courses as i dont think you can ever stop studying theres always new things to learn.

Good luck!!

walls_sausages · New kid Joined: 17 Mar 2007 Posts: 23 Location: manchester

just visiting this part of the forum wondering what the diploma was? work in a nursery but dont have a degree (and dont want one!) but am looking at other quals

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dizzy · Class monitor Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 64

My course was a diploma in pre-school practice level 3 cache. Mainly using the foundation stage guidance for planning and early years etc. It was really if you worked in a pre-school but sure it would be alright for nursery. I am now working in reception class and it is still helping lots.

BabyBoo · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:48 pm Post subject:

I did the diploma in pre school paractice some years ago and was told it was equivelant to nvq 2/3. I think you need to look at the framework of qualifications

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walls_sausages · New kid Joined: 17 Mar 2007 Posts: 23 Location: manchester

is still a mystery to me how to earn more money in this job. may start a new thread...

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Jack-of-all-Trades · prefect Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 9790 Location: england

Mainly by getting older............. Shocked

walls_sausages · New kid Joined: 17 Mar 2007 Posts: 23 Location: manchester

have been here a year so you never know.
i just wish there was some sort of career progression like the teachers have! For those of us who are ambitious there is little hope!
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Dinny · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:07 pm Post subject:

There is progression but whether you get paid accordingly is another matter!!!! This must be one of the few jobs that doesn't recognise qualifications.( not in the money stakes anyway ) Sad

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Jack-of-all-Trades · prefect Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 9790 Location: england

We get extra for being qualified. I think someone worked it out at 10p or15p an hour.

In this county you can progress up to Senior Teaching Assistant and Principle Teaching Assistant.

Lizzy · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:11 pm Post subject:

now ive finished my NVQ i would like to do a qualification that is specific in early years as iwork between nursery and reception and would like to gain some more knowledge [does anyone have any suggestions ]