NVQ Level 2 and 3 Childrens Care, Learning and Development

These awards are aimed at people who work with children and young people aged 0 to 16. They reflect the diverse group of people who do not work in a single age range, but move between settings catering for different needs. They are relevant to people working in day care, crèches, preschools and schools, hospitals, primary care and community based services such as SureStart programmes. They are also relevant to people working as childminders.

The level 2 award is aimed at nursery assistants, crèche workers, special educational needs assistants working in a supporting role.

The level 3 award is aimed at childminders, daycare supervisors, SureStart workers and community nursery nurses who may have some supervisory responsibilities.