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BIG ISSUE: Early Years Professional Status
What's happening with the EYPS?
News, views, analysis and case studies about the Early Years Professional Status
EYP Update: Still a buzz as EYP Status prepares for revision
Early Years Professional Status is gearing up for a much welcomed revamp....
University set to close EYPS training by 2013
The only provider of EYPS training in Norfolk will start to scale...
BECERA Conference: Bringing research to life
'Getting off the balcony and on to the dance-floor' was how Professor...
EYPS review: CWDC proposes move to just eight standards
The Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) has launched a ten-week online consultation...
Funded places still available to start the New Year with EYPS
There is still time to sign up for the new Early Years...
All about the role of ... Early Years Professional
The Government-endorsed Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) accreditation, launched in 2007, was...
Plans and providers unveiled for new EYP programme
The Children's Workforce Development Council is funding a total of 7,200 places...
EYPS - full list of eight training providers now named
The Children's Workforce Development Council has confirmed the eight organisations which will...
CWDC confirms 1,500 funded places for next intake of EYPs
Up to 1,500 funded places will be available for early years practitioners...
Editor's view - Now we have proof of the benefits Early Years Professionals bring
The EYFS and Early Years Professional Status are widely acknowledged to have...
Early Years Professionals improve practice for pre-school children
Early years settings that employ an Early Years Professional make 'significant improvements'...
Question mark over future of EYPs
Children's minister Sarah Teather cast doubt on the future of Early Years...
EYPS providers miss chance to bid for new course contract
More than 20 current Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) providers will be...
Editor's View - EYP providers in the cold
The chance to deliver EYPS training may well have eluded many valued...
EYPs hit 7,000 landmark
The early years workforce now boasts more than 7,000 Early Years Professionals.
Editor's view - Early years training is suffering setbacks among the celebrations
It's amazing to think that there are now more than 7,000 people...
Analysis: Early Years Foundation Degree - Students may have to pay a high price
Funding for the early years foundation degree is being withdrawn by some...
CWDC given go-ahead to re-design EYPS
The Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) has been awarded nearly £17m for...
Nursery Management: Training - Let's keep on the right path
With EYPS delivering the confidence to lead, its momentum must be maintained,...
Aspect produces EYP redundancy guide
Aspect, the union for educational improvement and children's services professionals, has published...
EYP and New Leaders training to continue
Children's minister Sarah Teather has confirmed that the Government will continue to...
Analysis: EYPs are a force for good
The effects of graduate leadership training are analysed by Professor Mark Hadfield...
Editor's View - Higher professional qualifications are to be protected
Many early years practitioners have been convinced that the Early Years Professional...
Exclusive: The Minister's View - Upskilling the workforce
As a Government, we appreciate the value of a talented, committed, graduate-led...
Second intake for New Leaders course
The CWDC is recruiting a second intake for its New Leaders in...
In My View - Don't let go of the EYPs
John Chowcat, general secretary of Aspect, the union for educational improvement and...
Work Matters: New Leaders in Early Years Programme - Right on target?
An ambitious postgraduate course that earns students EYPS excludes those with childhood...
Nursery World Awards 2010: Individuals - Early Years Professional of the Year
WINNER: Louise Lloyd-Evans, director, Young Friends Nursery, Hove, East Sussex
'Some way to go' to hit graduate employment targets, new survey finds
Just one in five private, voluntary or independent full daycare settings employs...
Work Matters: Management Focus - EYP status boosts parent partnerships
How one Early Years Professional put her training to good use.
In my view - EYPs shall go to the ball
Early years has been a Cinderella sector for far too long. However,...
Aspect wants answers from MPs on EYPS
Politicians from the major political parties have been urged to confirm their...
EYP Update: Breaking down barriers to taking up Early Years Professional Status
One local authority has been putting money and effort to encouraging more...
EYP Update: Numbers of EYPs on the rise
The latest figure for the number of EYPs stands at 4,600 -...
EYP Update: Qualifications Audit Tool
CWDC is currently working closely with the National Day Nurseries Association and...
EYP Update: Taste of the job
Recruitment is proving healthy for the CWDC's student associate scheme, which enables...
EYP Update: Impairment benefits EYP's practice
Early Years Professional Rachel Parish is a pre-school supervisor at Willow Set...
EYP Update: EYPS empowers lead role in a centre
A children's centre daycare manager tells Karen Faux about the impact EYPS...
EYP Update: EYPs are powerful agents for change
An EYP developing quality across all the settings in a leading nursery...
EYP Update: New experience for EYPs
EYPs are getting a first-hand look at pedagogical practice at an outstanding...
EYP Update: Attracting the best
The Children's Workforce Development Council has launched the tender for training providers...
EYP Update: Audit tool is one-stop shop
The Early Years Workforce Qualifications Audit Tool was set up so registered...
EYP Update: EYPs funded for CPD
Qualified EYPs are to receive new funding to support them in their...
More information about EYP pathways
If you already have a full degree or equivalent qualification, depending on...
Degrees of success - Level 6 qualifications in childcare and early years education
EARLY YEARS PROFESSIONAL STATUS To be awarded Early Years Professional Status (EYPS),...
EYP Update: Try a taste of the job
Three hundred places through six training providers are being made available for...
EYP Update: Add EYP to the Degree
Combining EYPS with the Early Childhood Studies degree is still a much...
EYP Update: Local Authority Focus - Nottinghamshire - Badge of honour
EYPs can wear their status with pride as part of one county's...
Work Matters: Early Years Professionals - Case studies
Jackie Basquill is a teacher currently on secondment at Edge Hill University,...
MPs are told about EYPs and Sure Start impact
Early Years Professional Status is a confused qualification, which was created to...
EYPs and teachers look at co-working
A report exploring the relationship between practitioners with Early Years Professional Status...
New forums advise on getting best from Early Years Professionals
Local employers have a chance to hear and discuss issues in the...
Work Matters: Early Years Professionals - Case studies
Liana Beattie is a senior lecturer in Early Years Education at Edge...
Nursery World Awards 2009: Individuals - Early Years Professional of the Year
WINNER: CATHERINE FLYNN, ROMPERS NURSERY, ALLERTON, LIVERPOOL
Work Matters: Early years professionals - Case studies
Delyth Mathieson, early years project manager at Edge Hill University, explains the...
Continuing Professional Development - Next steps from EYPS
Where to take your status? Kathy Brodie, EYP, early years trainer and...
Nursery World Awards 2008: Individuals - Early Years Professional of the Year
WINNER: Helen Easby, Newcastle College Day Nursery
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- £21,369 inc OLW, Feltham
- Nursery Nurse, Tigerlily Childcare
- £15,000pa+ depending on experience and qualifications, Wandsworth, South West London
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- £15-16k dep on experience, Barbican
- Early Years Practitioner, Windsor Bilingual Kindergarten (温莎åŒè¯å¹¼å„¿å›)
- Competitive package, Beijing, China
- Nursery Nurse / Room Leader, Treetops Nursery
- Salary negotiable on experience, Willesden, North-West London
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