Qualifications list for those delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage

We have undertaken a review of the qualifications held on the early years and playwork qualifications database in order to develop a new qualifications list for those delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The introduction of the new qualifications list for those delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage will be phased, in order to facilitate planning. The new qualifications list is now available to enable local authorities and employers to become familiar with it and to begin to identify and plan to meet any training needs arising from its introduction.

Important Information regarding EYPS (Early Years Professional Status) and QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework specifically defines both Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) if gained in the Foundation Stage or Key Stage One as full and relevant qualifications at level 6.

Both EYPS and QTS (gained in Foundation Stage or Key Stage One) therefore fall outside the level 3 mapping process for the new qualifications list and are automatically considered to be full and relevant level 3 qualifications for the purposes of the EYFS.

Practitioners with QTS should, depending on the extent that their training specifically covers working with babies, toddlers and young children under the age of five , consider the need for additional training. CWDC recommends that Qualified Teachers without training in child development from birth to five should undertake EYPS.

Go to http://qualificationslist.cwdcouncil.org.uk or call the helpline on 0300 123 1033 (open Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm)