EYPS standards review

CWDC is undertaking a review of the Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) standards, following the announcement in the government's policy statement, Supporting Families in the Foundation Years (July 2011).  

The aim is to produce a revised set of Standards for implementation by training providers' delivering the EYPS from September 2012.

The Standards, launched in 2007, are the basis for the assessment and accreditation for the award of the EYPS and set out the national expectations for anyone wishing to gain the status. 

Since its launch, over 8,500 Early Years Professionals (EYPs) have successfully achieved EYPS and are working across England, making a positive difference to children's learning and development every day.

The aim of the review is to:

• Test how the Standards can support the concept of teaching in early years and help to spread leadership practice
• Streamline the Standards where possible ensuring that they link with other standards
• Ensure that the Standards properly reflect outcomes of development since 2007

We have completed the first stage of the review. Draft standards have been produced taking into account policy developments, feedback on the current standards from EYPs and training providers, and advice from an external reference group.

We are now running a 10 week on-line consultation for anyone wishing to give their views on the proposed draft standards. The consultation will run from Monday 16 January to Friday 23 March 2012.

Take part in the consultation now.  

Feedback will be analysed and a final set of Standards produced for endorsement by Ministers.

Up until 31 March 2012 the EYPS programme will be managed by CWDC. From April 2012, The Teaching Agency, a new executive agency of the Department for Education, will take responsibility for the programme. 

The Standards will be published by The Teaching Agency.

Please see our EYPS standards FAQs to help with any questions you may have about the review.  

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