Apprenticeship in Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD) Details

Apprentices work in a wide range of settings including full day care, crèches, nursery and primary schools, playgroups, children’s centres and child minders and nannies. The Apprenticeship prepares you for delivering early years care and education and can lead to an Advanced Apprenticeship. The underpinning skills and knowledge for the Apprenticeship are provided in ATG’s training rooms or at your employer’s premises. Assessment of competence is carried out in the workplace.

Who Should Participate?

All those wishing to gain Level 2 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development. It is relevant for anyone who works with children from birth to eight years of age in nurseries, pre-school, parent or toddler groups and primary schools. It is suitable for learners who deliver support under the direct supervision of a colleague who has overall responsibility. Job roles include Nursery Assistant and Pre-school Assistant. Funding could be available for those under 25.

Learners are expected to have a degree of personal confidence and maturity. An ability to relate to children and good communication skills are essential.

Apprenticeship Structure

• Key Skills
• Employment Responsibilities and Rights
• Childcare First Aid qualification
• NVQ Level 2 (seven units)
• Technical Certificate.

NVQ Level 2 is delivered in the workplace. Apprentices are assigned a qualified, occupationally competent assessor at the beginning of the programme, who supports and guides them through the Apprenticeship.

Sample Mandatory NVQ Units Sample optional units

• Help to keep children safe
• Contribute to the effectiveness of teams
• Support children’s development
• Support the development of babies and children under 3 years
• Use support to develop own practice in children’s care,
• Support children’s and young people’s play learning and development
• Prepare and maintain environments to meet children’s needs