There
are four ways to gain the status, depending on how far an individual meets the
entry requirements.
The three-month part-time
validation pathway.
If you have met all the
entry requirements, are very experienced, and are close to being able to
demonstrate that you meet the EYP Standards, you may be able to proceed
directly to this pathway. The focus of the validation pathway is on the
‘validation’ of evidence of your existing attributes, knowledge, understanding
and skills, rather than on gaining new knowledge, skills and experience.
The six-month part-time
extended professional development pathway including 6½ days validation over
three months (Short EPD).
This pathway is for candidates that meet the entry requirements and can demonstrate all the
Standards with either babies, toddlers or young children, but not all three age
groups, or for candidates that need to gain additional theoretical knowledge.
Following an assessment of your skills and experience a programme will be
‘personalised’ to enable you to ‘top-up’ your knowledge, understanding and
skills so that you can meet the EYP Standards.
The fifteen-month part-time
extended professional development pathway including 6½ days validation over
three months (Long EPD).
The Long EPD pathway is for candidates that either have a Level 5 qualification such as an Early Years
Sector Endorsed Foundation Degree, or those who require longer placements or
training to meet the knowledge and experience requirements. Candidates with
Level 5 qualifications will need to complete modules for an additional 60 CATS
points at honours level. Following an assessment of your skills and experience
a programme will be ‘personalised’ to enable you to ‘top- up’ your knowledge,
understanding and skills so that you can meet the EYP Standards.
The full training pathway
lasting twelve months, full-time, including 6½ days validation over three
months.
Setting Eligibility
The Validation, Short and Long Pathways are open to staff working in Children’s
Centres, and the Private Voluntary and Independent Sector. Staff working in
Primary Schools are currently not eligible.
