Report RE: What a con! EYPS, full time pathway

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by: timmylums

Hi redsky just read your posting you say about the Ou being a short cut to EYPS surely they still have to do same assessment process as everyone else? I don't think it would be just a case of two modules and two placements and then you get your status as this would be too easy.  As for the moans and groans from others, in some ways I can sympathize, I am into my final part of the F/T pathway and yes it can be very difficult to be a volunteer in a placement and fulfil all the requirements of the course but a large part of this depends on the setting. I did 6 months in one setting and was given loads of things to do, working within all different areas but when it came time to show I could lead practice it was obvious that this was not going to happen. I do have a BA in early years and a certain amount of experience both in early years and school settings. I approached another setting and explained that I was at the stage were I had proved that I can care for and play with children but now I needed to show my capabilities as a leader. The manager was very welcoming and supportive and has basically given me a free hand to change and adapt whatever I feel needs it so I am now more confident in meeting my standards.  So my advice is if in doubt about your setting CHANGE before its too late. Be positive in telling your manager that you are not being critical of their practice but you need to demonstrate your leadership skills and your ability to make decisions and reflect on them.  Good luck to anyone on the EYPs course and stick with it even it does seem to be disheartening at times it will be worth it in the end.               

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