The Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) is a new status awarded by the
Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) to graduates working with
young children aged 0-5 years
The aim of the programme is to develop and validate graduates as effective Early Years Professionals
to lead and support practice across the Early Years Foundation Stage, support and
mentor other practitioners and model the skills and behaviours that safeguard and support children.
The University of Northampton is one of 36 providers across the country for this new award.
Here you will find information about the programme and the application procedure for all five pathways.
You can also view case studies from EYPS candidates who have successfully completed each route.
The programme consists of five different pathways to achieving
EYPS depending on previous qualifications and experience:
- Validation pathway
- Short pathway
- Long pathway
- Full Training pathway
- Undergraduate pathway
To decide on which route is right
for you, fill out the self assessment
sheet, please click on the link below:
Now accepting applications for 2010. Briefing events to be announced soon.