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This is all very confusing! I've worked with children aged birth to seven for six years, then had a career break to have my own children. For the last couple of years I've been a teaching assistant but would love to get back into the nursery field. I've decided to do a full degree, off my own back, with a view to eventually opening my own nursery. However, I'm stuck on knowing which degree to do (BA in Early Childhood Studies or BA in Early Years). I was then planning to get EYP status on top of that, but now I'm not so sure!
Why bother achieveing EYP status? - confused.com
I want to start Children's Care, Learning and Development in September but am still unsure. I am 27. I have completed teaching assistant Level 2 and want to further my career to either nursery nursing or teacher. I would appreciate some advice.
Starting NVQ Level 3 - Honey
Go for it! Have a go at Level 3 while you are working with the children. Most centres will make sure you have been in your role for a minimum of six months prior to starting an NVQ, so that you are competent working in a team, that you understand fully the policies and procedures and how the setting works to support the children with activities, displays etc. The NVQ is certainly worth undertaking, It will build on your current knowledge and also on new skills required.
Starting NVQ Level 3 - Millie
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