<p>Jess studied a level 3 early years and education course at Weston College before progressing to higher education at UCW and is now employed in a managerial position at a specialist independent education organisation.</p>

<p>Jess said: "My time at Weston College helped me decide that I wanted to dedicate my career to helping people.”</p>

<p>The level 3 course included subjects such as child development; theories of development, learning and behaviour; health and safety and safeguarding; observation, assessment and planning, special educational needs and disability; legislations, policy and procedure; children’s health and care; early years foundation stage and key stage one, first aid and food hygiene training.</p>

<p>In 2021 the level 3 course will also include 750 hours of work placements to ensure you develop your workplace skills ready for employment. Giving you a blend of classroom learning and on-the-job experience.</p>

<p>Although Jess initially took time away from her studies to teach English in Cambodia after finishing College, she returned to UCW in 2016 and has now achieved an upper second-class honours degree in early years education at UCW.</p>

<p>“I was in UCW three days a week for the degree in early years education, which meant I had plenty of time to for my work placement and to study. I’m so grateful to my family, friends, my lecturers and everyone else at UCW who helped me. My studies at UCW set me up for success in lots of roles"</p>

<p>Sandra, Dean of Faculty said: “It’s great to see Jess’s journey through College, a gap year, UCW and now into employment. The early years courses really do open many doors and in particular the new T level will get you a nationally recognised certificate, giving you opportunities to enter the industry but also gain UCAS points towards further education.”</p>

<p>Join us:</p>

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<li>Early years and education <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/early… for 16-19 year olds</a> (including the new T Level)</li>
<li>Early years education degree at <a href="https://www.ucw.ac.uk/courses/early-years-education-ba-hons/">UCW</a></…;
<li>Forthcoming <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/news-and-events/events">events</a></li&gt;
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<p>An adult learner at Weston College has been recognised for the exemplary standard of his work on a HR management course.</p>

<p>Phil Davies, HR advisor, has now completed the Level 5 Intermediate Certificate in HR Management and won the CIPD Student of the Year Award 2019 (West of England Branch) at the CIPD People Management Awards. The awards celebrate and reward the outstanding achievements and contributions made by HR and Learning and Development professionals.</p>

<p>The 2019 winners were announced at a ceremony at the UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre.</p>

<p>Diane Steer, a Lecturer in HR at Weston College, said: “Phil was nominated for the award because his work was consistently of an exemplary standard. He is an outstanding learner who always contributed to class discussions and debates and was able to relate theory to his own practice. He is a credit to the HR profession.”</p>

<p>The College’s Level 5 Intermediate Certificate in Human Resource Management is a one-year course that’s studied one evening a week. It covers a range of units including developing professional practice; business issues and the context of HR; using information in HR; employment law; resourcing and talent planning; reward management.</p>

<p>Phil said: “I’m proud to have achieved a formal qualification that recognises and validates my years of practical HR experience. Many thanks to my employer for supporting and encouraging me and to my lecturers at Weston College who skilfully guided me in my studies."</p>

<p>Helen George, the College’s Dean of Professional Studies, said: “This is the second time a College Level 5 CIPD learner has won a CIPD Student of the Year Award. This is a real credit to both the excellent learners and staff here at Weston College. We are very proud of Phil and this his achievements.”</p>

<p><strong>Join us </strong></p>

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<li><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/business-and-management/human… 5 Intermediate Certificate in Human Resource Management </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-adults/course-finder?… adult courses </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/event/open-day-30th-november-0930am-1230pm">Fi… out about the next open event</a></li>
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