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How to check an Early Years Qualification

Early years qualification service

Early years managers can now use the new Check an early years qualification digital service to quickly verify whether staff qualifications meet the requirements for staff:child ratios in England.

Check an early years qualification on GOV.UK 

This free GOV.​UK tool allows managers to check a qualification’s approval status by entering key details such as:

  • course start date
  • level
  • awarding organisation

At the end of the process, a clear outcome is provided, which can be printed for your records.

Why use the new service?

Using the new Check an early years qualification service:

  • saves time during recruitment and HR processes
  • supports workforce planning ahead of the September 2025 expansion of funded childcare entitlements
  • reduces confusion when checking qualifications

The service is tailored specifically for early years managers. All other user groups (for example practitioners) should continue to use the Early Years Qualifications List (EYQL) to check qualifications, and contact our supplier Ecctis if they are unable to find the qualification on the EYQL.

The Check an early years qualification service is for qualifications achieved in the UK. Holders of non-UK qualifications should continue to contact our supplier Ecctis for an assessment.

If you need help using the service you can contact DfE.

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