Attendance
Full-time, Part-time
6 months part-time
12 months part-time
12 months full-time
At a glance
Become an Early Years Teacher and make a difference to the lives of babies and young children. As a graduate leader you will be a specialist in early childhood development, and responsible for organising and leading high quality practice in early years settings.
About this course
About this course
The Early Years Teacher Status is a professional accreditation endorsed by the government for graduate practitioners that is raising the quality of early years provision.
The Government's reforms are focused on birth to five as the evidence is clear that high quality early education and childcare can have a powerful impact on young children preparing them for school and later life. The Early Years Teacher Status reflects the specialist role that Early Years Teachers have in working with babies and children from birth to five years old.
Who is it for?
Early Years Teacher Status is awarded to people who can demonstrate that they meet a set of national graduate level Early Years Teaching standards when working with children from birth to five. Early Years Teacher Status is the only professional graduate accreditation for the early years workforce. Early Years Teachers are key to raising the quality of early years provision.
They will lead practice across the Early Years Foundation Stage, support and mentor other practitioners and model the skills and behaviours that safeguard and support children. As an early years teacher you will demonstrate that you have the vision and the commitment to improve outcomes for young children and raise the quality of early years provision.
If you have already achieved EYPS, download our EYPS information document for more information www.shu.ac.uk\_assets\pdf\EYPS_information .pdf
We offer a range of pathways to achieve the Early Years Teacher Status, so whether you already work in early years and want to develop your role or you would like to start a career in this area, we have a suitable pathway for you. We can advise you on the most appropriate training route based on your qualifications and experience to ensure your chosen pathway is tailored to meet your needs.
Early Years Teacher Status pathways
Please contact us for more information on the most suitable pathway for you. The following is for guidance only.
1. Graduate entry pathway (GEP) – 12 months full-time
This is for you if you are a graduate with any degree wanting to pursue a career in early years with no experience working in the sector. You attend placement hours in University-approved settings which provides you with the opportunity to develop your personal practice and leadership and support skills. You are provided with a work-based mentor.
2. Graduate practitioner pathway (GPP) – 6 months part-time
This route is suitable if you are a graduate with experience working in the sector. You only need a small amount of additional learning and to prepare for assessment.
3. Undergraduate entry pathway (UEP) – 12 months full-time
This is for you if you are currently working towards BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies. You study an EYTS option module in year three which develops your skills leading practice in early years settings as well as attending valuable placement days giving you the opportunity to prepare for meeting the 39 EYPS standards.
4. Undergraduate practitioner pathway (UPP) – 12 months part-time
This is suitable if you are an early years practitioner with at least a level 5 qualification in early years. You complete two further 30 credit modules at level 6 as well as being prepared for assessment within your workplace.
Further information
For more information about the EYTS visit the Teaching Agency website.
Early Years Professional Northern Alliance
This course is delivered in partnership with The Manchester Metropolitan University together with a number of other universities that collectively make up the Early Years Professional Northern Alliance. The alliance is leading the way to make a real difference for children and families across the following regions
• Yorkshire and Humberside
• North West
• North East
• East Midlands
Associated careers
Course content
The course content depends on the route taken. It is flexible and designed to meet your individual development and professional needs.
Teaching broadly covers relevant aspects of the nine Early Years Teacher Status Standards and includes • child development • parent and family partnerships • keeping children safe • effective inclusive practice • wider professional role development including leadership and multi agency working.
Assessment
Assessment involves a setting visit and completing written tasks. There are no examinations.
Entry requirements
The requirements depend on the pathway you take but you need to have
• GCSE English and mathematics grade C or equivalent
• a foundation degree or HND or equivalent in a relevant subject
• a current Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau) enhanced disclosure check
• the right to work and study in the UK for at least the full duration of your pathway
plus
• work in a private nursery, early years centre, pre-school, children’s centre or be part of a childminding network
or
• have graduated recently with an honours degree and need greater practical experience
If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of at least 6.5.
Applications are welcomed from underrepresented groups in early years.
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
Fully funded places are available for applicants currently working in private, voluntary and independent early years settings, children's centres, childminders and maintained settings.
Your employer may receive support with supply cover for the time you are away from your workplace undertaking training.
A bursary is available to applicants undertaking the Graduate Entry Pathway.
Self-funded options are available if you are not eligible for funding. Contact us for details.
International students
2013/14 academic year
Contact us for self funding course fees.
2014/15 academic year
Contact us for self funding course fees.
How to apply
To apply for this course download this application form (.doc 175KB).
Return completed application forms to EYPS administration, Charlotte McGuire, Sheffield Hallam University, 10101 Arundel Building, City Campus, Sheffield, S1 2NE or e-mail C.McGuire@shu.ac.uk
Contact details
For further information call Charlotte McGuire on +44 (0)114 225 5359 or e-mail C.McGuire@shu.ac.uk