Early Years Qualifications
Foundation Degree in Early Years
The Early Years and Childcare Service have been working with South Yorkshire Futures to look at the routes available to studying higher level Early Years qualifications.
Below gives further details for the Foundation Degree in Early Years which is distance learning.
The Foundation degree is funded through student loans (this is explained in the video), and Sarah Rawding at Sheffield Hallam University will be happy to speak to anyone who is interested to explain more about the funding and how people apply (s.rawding@shu.ac.uk)
We are currently looking at how we can retain the early years practitioners so please share this with your staff and don’t hesitate to contact Sarah if you need any additional information.
Early years career progression map – Pathway into early years
Department for Education (DfE) has worked with an expert reference group to develop an early years careers progression map. It is a tool for staff to plan their careers and for those interested in working in the sector to see the range of jobs and opportunities on offer.
The map provides detailed information about different early years job roles, entry points and progression routes. It is aimed at:
- anyone considering a career in the sector
- careers advisers
- Department for Work and Pensions work coaches
- early years practitioners who wish to progress their careers
- employers
The map is also available on the following pages:
The guidance is for:
- anyone considering a career in the sector
- careers advisers
- Department for Work and Pensions work coaches
- early years practitioners who wish to progress their careers
- employers
Early Years Qualification Checker
Find out if a person’s qualifications allow them to work in an early years setting, and if you can include them in staff: child ratios.
Check early years qualifications
Early Years Qualifications that do not meet the criteria
Nursing and other qualifications that cannot be counted in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) staff: child ratios.
Read more about Early Years qualifications that do not meet the criteria
Early Years Qualifications and Ratios
The staff: child ratios regulations that providers working with children at early years foundation stage (EYFS) must follow.
Early years qualifications and ratios
Early Years Qualifications achieved in England
Lists of qualifications that meet DfE’s criteria for counting in the early years foundation stage framework staff: child ratios.
Early years qualifications achieved in England
Early Years Qualifications achieved outside England
How you make an application for recognition of overseas qualifications to work in an early years setting in England.