Ella Grace Roberts comes from Bangor and attended Ysgol Tryfan, before starting on her apprenticeship.  Ella is a Level 2 Childcare apprentice and has been nominated for Apprentice of the Month by her assessor Rebecca, because she is "coming to the end of her course now and has been able to develop so much during the course of her qualification. When Ella started her apprenticeship, she had just finished school and was inexperienced in the workplace. Her confidence with the children and the way she looks after them is fantastic, and her confidence in completing coursework has also developed significantly. When observing her, I can see how much she enjoys her job and being with the children. 
 
We've adapted the course to suit Ella, and as a result she says she enjoys learning and wants to complete work and reflect in her own time. Her confidence in using Welsh when recording and carrying out written work has also increased during the course. 
 
Ella has answered a few questions about herself, so let's learn more about her. 
 
Why did you decide to undertake an apprenticeship with the Urdd?

I am very fond of working with young children myself, so the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship with the Urdd to look after babies and toddlers, was a perfect opportunity for me. 
 
What do you enjoy most about your job and how has the apprenticeship affected your job?  

Being with and caring for young children and babies is what I enjoy the most, and the apprenticeship has given me the opportunity to learn how to look after them in the best possible way. 
 
What is it like undertaking an apprenticeship through the medium of Welsh?   

I'm proud that I can speak and write in the Welsh language, it's important to me, and it's also important for me to be able to speak Welsh with the children. 
 
What are your interests outside of work?  

I like to take the dog for a walk, and I'm a member of the 'Encore' singing choir because I love singing and dancing too. I’m also a member of the Bangor Swimming Club. 
 
In what way has doing the apprenticeship affected your personal development? 

I think completing an apprenticeship has helped me to develop and mature as a person, as well as understanding the importance of being a responsible person, especially with the children in my care. 

What do you hope to do after completing the apprenticeship?  

To continue with my NVQ education, and to continue working with children and babies. 
 
Roughly describe your duties.