Developing high quality early years leaders is central to workforce development and improving outcomes for children and young people.
More great childcare, published in January 2013, sets out the plan of action for how the government will achieve its vision of a dynamic childcare market, delivering high quality early education. The report includes the government’s response to Professor Cathy Nutbrown’s independent review Foundations for quality.
Early years teachers will be introduced to build upon the strengths of the Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) programme.
The government wants to move decisively away from the idea that teaching young children is less important or inferior to teaching school age children. We want more high quality graduates to work in the early years sector.
Early years teachers will be specialists in early childhood development, trained to work with babies and young children from birth to 5. They will meet the same entry requirements and pass the same skills test as trainee primary school teachers.
Existing early years professionals will be seen as the equivalent of early years teachers. To find out more about becoming an early years teacher and to apply for a place in September 2013 please contact your local training provider.
Contact details
Teaching Agency
Website: http://www.education.gov.uk/help/contactus/ta
