I am writing this review to share my experience during my recent apprenticeship with your programme, as I believe it is important for you to understand the challenges I encountered and to offer constructive feedback for future improvement.At the outset of the apprenticeship, I was excited, albeit understandably nervous. However, the entirely online format of the course posed significant difficulties for me. As someone with dyslexia, and while awaiting assessments for ASD and ADHD, I found it particularly challenging to keep up. I communicated my need for reasonable adjustments on several occasions, including via email to my tutor, but I felt that these requests were not adequately acknowledged or actioned during the programme.Regrettably, my tutor was unsupportive and, at times, dismissive. I have always worked hard to overcome my challenges, and combined with the strain of managing full-time work alongside the course left me feeling overwhelmed and seriously considering withdrawing. Fortunately, my supportive family helped me navigate these difficulties and continue with the programme.I received a formal diagnosis of ASD last Friday, which has brought clarity, but has also highlighted the struggles I faced throughout the apprenticeship. While my employer has been exemplary in providing reasonable adjustments and support, my interactions with my tutor made the experience unnecessarily distressing and anxiety-inducing. The emotional toll was considerable, and I often found myself upset following our conversations.I am reluctant to submit formal negative feedback, as that is not my intention. However, I feel it is important to share how difficult this journey has been. I am proud to have completed the apprenticeship, yet my prevailing feeling is one of relief that it is now over. To help prevent others from experiencing similar challenges, I would strongly recommend providing that tutor with training on how to support neurodiverse individuals. Greater awareness and understanding could make a significant difference to the experiences of future apprentices.Thank you for taking the time to consider my feedback. I hope that sharing my experience will contribute to meaningful improvements in the programme, making it more inclusive and supportive for all participants.
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