I have worked with Helen and the team at Huby and Weeton pre school for the last 2 years. Helen has been kind enough to welcome 3 of our work experience students into the setting and has provided them with a supportive, welcoming and directed/nurturing placement - helping to improve their confidence and life skills. Each student has done a day or two a week at the setting over a school term or multiple terms. Helen has always worked closely with me to ensure that each individual student is happy and settled. She goes out of her way to put different plans and processes into place to make their time at the nursery a success; catering to their individual needs and strengths. She has always been empathetic and understanding of each students insecurities and how we can help them to understand the world of work in a safe and nurturing environment. I have worked with a number of nurseries in both North and West Yorkshire and having used a nursery for both of my own children, I can honestly say that Huby and Weeton is one of the most welcoming childcare settings I have been in. All the staff are warm, caring and knowledgeable, providing the perfect environment for the children to thrive. There's a sense of contentment and happiness from all the children there and this in turn rubs off on our students. I think the fact that we keep returning to Huby and Weeton pre school for placements is testimony enough to the wonderful employers they are. We couldn't ask for better mentors for our students than Helen and her team.
Laura Osta Employability Mentor YES Careers