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PURPLE POST - March 2025
Welcome to the March issue of Purple Post!
We had a fun and fruitful 2 days at the Childcare and Education Expo last weekend. A full report will follow this month, once all the leads have been followed up and analysed, but it was good to be attending an exhibition again!
Richelle and Donna P. set off for the Childcare and Education expo last Thursday, excited for two busy days wowing all the visitors to our stand with their Training and Software expertise. They weren’t disappointed! Full report to follow in the next issue (they just got back yesterday!) but in the meantime, here are a few pictures from the weekend!
Team Updates
Layla MacFadyen – Training Advice and Guidance Manager
A big well done to Suki and Donna for getting packs signed and sent over to MIS for processing on the same day as enrolment – great teamwork and efficiency!
Looking ahead, our team will now be covering the new Functional Skills (FS) opt-out rules introduced by the DfE. We’ll be providing IAG (Information, Advice & Guidance) to our managers and learners to ensure they fully understand the requirements and can make informed decisions. A key point to remember is that Level 3 learners need to have Level 2 FS in English (or an equivalent) to be counted in ratio.
In March, we’re excited to welcome Sophie, who will be joining us as a Business Admin Apprentice. She’ll be supporting our team, employers, and learners throughout the onboarding process.
Don’t forget to register for our next free sector webinar with well-known expert, Dr Joanna Grace, who will be discussing “How the Stories We Tell Shape Our Children With SEND - delving into how stories define us - within families, communities, and society. The same is true for children with SEND.
This highly engaging and thought-provoking webinar will explore the powerful narratives about these children in early years settings. You’ll learn how to recognise these stories, understand their impact, and discover how they can help or hinder the children we aim to support.
Register here - don’t miss it and get a CPD certificate!
Don’t forget to share with our learners, employers and customers!
Calling all our fabulous Childcare SuperHeroes
We’d love for you to join our group and share the excitement! Post photos of our amazing learners, their employers, and our new software customers when they receive their welcome boxes - it’s such a fantastic way to celebrate their journeys with us! Not only that, but you can also share photos of yourselves – it’s a great way to keep us and our customers engaged!
A huge shoutout to all the SuperHeroes who’ve already shared their brilliant snaps - let’s keep the positivity flowing and fill this page with even more joy and inspiration.
📸 Join the fun and share your photos here:
And, if you want a cool Childcare Superhero themed background for Teams, then you can find those here!
Join the 2025 Parenta Trust Maidstone to Monaco Rally!
It’s back! Registration is now open for this exciting 2,000-mile road trip from 25th to 29th June 2025, crossing eight countries, including the stunning Furka Pass. More than just an adventure, this rally supports Parenta Trust's mission to build schools for orphaned and disadvantaged children in deprived areas worldwide.
Enjoy daily challenges, camaraderie, and the chance to make a meaningful impact, with funds raised going directly to creating schools in Eastern Africa. To date, six schools have been built, giving 1,400 children annually the chance to thrive through education.
Why not put together a team for the Rally and take on this incredible challenge? Whether you ‘rally’ colleagues from your own team or join forces with others across the business, this is the perfect opportunity to work together, have fun, and make a real difference for a great cause!
PS: The rally is a 5-day event, from Wednesday to Sunday and any Parenta team members who participate are given an extra day’s annual leave, so you only need to take 2 days out of your holiday!
Sign up NOW and help bring education and hope to those who need it most!
EXTRA! EXTRA! The testimonials keep coming in, and we’re so pleased to see such great feedback!
February’s winner is… drumroll… Nicola Newport! Congratulations, Nicola – enjoy your £50 Amazon voucher.
Want to win £50 next month?
We’re delighted to share the fantastic testimonials coming in from our learners, employers, and settings - it’s truly heart-warming to see such positive feedback! While we’d love to showcase them all, there are simply too many to fit.
Share the love and you could win! Here are the all-important links:
https://bit.ly/MyParentaExperienceTrustPilot
https://bit.ly/MyParentaExperience
We're thrilled to share the fantastic testimonials we've been receiving from our learners, employers, and settings. It's truly heart-warming to see such positive feedback! While we'd love to list them all, there are just too many to fit! View more training and software testimonials here.
Kellie
“My tutor was absolutely brilliant, any time of the day she was
available for me to ask questions or general guidance. She made everything so easy and got me through the last bits! Thank you for all your help and support!”
Kitty C
“I had a very great experience doing my level 3 childcare
apprenticeship with Parenta and that was all thanks to my tutor, she provided so much support and encouragement during the course. I couldn’t ask for better during my course, I would definitely recommend!”
Alesha P
“I have been working with my tutor since my Level 2 and am now completing Level 3 with her. Throughout the years, she has been incredibly supportive, helping me grow in confidence and achieve my goals. She always makes me feel comfortable, and her guidance has been invaluable. I truly appreciate her dedication and encouragement and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and supportive mentor!”
Amy B
“I think Parenta is excellent, giving people the opportunity to learn something new. My tutor has been amazing since I started my level 5 course at the end of November 2024. The way you learn and develop is helpful with teaching sessions, tasks to complete and reviews with your tutor. She will happily book support sessions if extra help is needed. She is such a lovely person and I am very much looking forward to eventually finishing my course.”
Monica L
“My tutor's support has been very helpful, she provided and explained all the details about the exam and I have passed. Thank you very much.”
Marcia S
“I’m so glad that I took my early years course with Parenta, especially with my tutor. She was an amazing tutor. She was so encouraging, she helped me a lot and I’ve learned so much. Thank you for being a star.”
Well Done, Keep Them Coming!
Resources to help us, our learners, and our settings
We welcomed to our Parenta Family in February:
3rd - Nuzhat Lilani, Early Years Tutor
10th - Amar Kumar, Sales
17th - Edward Johnson, Early Years Tutor
17th - Hina Jagatia, Early Years Tutor
We are welcoming to our Parenta Family in March:
3rd - Roxanne Leather, Early Years Tutor
3rd - Emma Cowley, Early Years Tutor
3rd - Bethan Turfrey, Early Years Tutor
3rd - Sophie Becconsall, IAG
3rd - Scott Davis,
IT - Software
3rd - Francesca Hall, Sales
31st - Ikra Zadi, Early Years Tutor