The EYP Update archive
An archive of articles in the EYP Update series, giving news, views and case studies on early years professional status.
11 December 2008
New routes to the status
The Children's Workforce Development Council is currently piloting two new pathways to becoming an Early Years Professional.
Speaking as a male
Gerry Garvey currently works for Cumbria local authority as a workforce development co-ordinator, and also oversees nursery practice. He is just coming to the end of the Short Pathway to gain Early Years Professional Status.
Insights Gained
CASE STUDY Lisa Bassett, Chichester Montessori School
Towards better informed practice
STUDENT FOCUS Rikke Kerler enrolled on the long EPD Pathway in September 2007
Establishing an identity
LOCAL AUTHORITY SPOTLIGHT Camden and Islington
LEADERSHIP Q&A A valid Switch
David Wright spent 25 years in computing before switching to the early years sector
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30 October 2008
Networks will boost confidence
As more and more practitioners achieve Early Years Professional Status, it will be essential for newly registered EYPs to continue to expand professional expertise. An EYP network can be an excellent way to achieve this.
Here's evidence for the EYPS standards
Case Study: Pam Jones, proprietor of Little Pines Day Nursery in Bournemouth.
CWDC takes to the road
CWDC is hitting the road this winter. It is taking Early Years Professional Status on tour with a series of live events across the country, which will bring to life the benefits of the status to prospective Early Years Professionals.
In My View - Where we are now
Thom Crabbe, National Development Manager for Early Years at the Children's Workforce Development Council.
Local authority spotlight: Leeds - From study to experience
Leeds City Council is planning to launch a two-year pilot programme to give graduates coming fresh to the early years and childcare sector a practical route to EYP Status.
Graduate Leader Fund Q&A - Lead the way
What is the Graduate Leader Fund?
EYP Case Study: Zoe Reynolds - 'Studying feels very new again'
Zoe Reynolds enrolled on the full pathway to EYPS in September 2008.
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