A chat with Tamara O'Leary
Apprentice of the month, June 2023
Tamara comes from Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire and is doing the Supporting the Delivery of PhysicaE ducationand School Sport apprenticeship at Portfield School. Portfield offer edcuation and opportunities to young people with additional needs. Tamara loves her job and has gained confidence in her communication skills through our Essential Skills course. She was nominated for her work ethic and her commitment to learning new things even if it’s a bit scary at first.
Why did you decide to take a Sports apprenticeship with the Urdd?
I like sports and being active. I feel very passionatley that everyone can take part in some way or another.
In what way has developing your (Numeracy, Communication or DigitalLiteracy) skills added towards your apprenticeship?
I feel really confident speaking Welsh now and I feel more confident writing my apprenticeship work too.
What do you enjoy most about your job and how has imroving your Essential Skills helped?
I love working at Portfied School, I feel really fortunate to work with the pupils of the school. I think that the Essential Skills Course has effected my practice as I am now much more confident communicating in Welsh.
What does completing your apprenticeship in Welsh mean to you?
I hope to do more work bilingually- in the future.
In what way has making Essential Skills part of your Apprenticeship effected your personal developement
I feel much more confident.