Early years qualifications, ratios, regulation and diversity of provision are all in line for change under the Government's recently announced policy proposals.
What is the vision for a graduate role in early years?
The Government wants more graduates in the early years. The report acknowledges that Early Years Professionals have helped improve the quality of education, but public recognition of their status is low.
How is the Government proposing to raise the bar on entry level?
In future, entrants to the profession will train at Level 3 to become Early Years Educators. Only qualifications which meet rigorous criteria set by the Teaching Agency will earn the Early Years Educator title.
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