Nursery World - EYP won't be easy

In response to 'Degree of experience' (Letters, 27 April), the CWDC would like to address some of the points raised. As the reader rightly states, Early Years Professional (EYP) status will help the early years sector gain the recognition it deserves. However, it is incorrect to say that 'it is going to be given out like candy.'

As the reader rightly states, Early Years Professional (EYP) status will help the early years sector gain the recognition it deserves. However, it is incorrect to say that 'it is going to be given out like candy.'

The whole idea of EYP status is that it will recognise both practical and academic skills. Some individuals may already have the right skills and experience and will require very little extra development. Others may require longer-term training. EYP status also recognises the value of individuals who have worked in the sector for many years - it is not a matter of simply parachuting lots of graduates in. The standards for EYP status are currently out for consultation, and when these are finalised, individuals will be able to match their own skills and knowledge to these and see what areas they need to work on in order to achieve EYP status.

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