EYPS News

The DCSF launches Support for All: The Families and Relationships Green Paper

Wed, Feb 3rd, 2010
Support for All sets out a broad cross-Government strategy on supporting families and relationships. Evidence shows that parental involvement in their children's education has a significant positive effect on educational achievement, not just early on in life, but also into adolescence and adulthood. Read More

CWDC and University of Wolverhampton launch EYP research project

Thu, Jan 14th, 2010
EYPs are being asked to take part in an online survey, ending on February 19th 2010, which is collecting data on the impact EYPs are having on the quality of early years settings. Read More

CWDC Invite You to Take Part in Developing the Common Core

Tue, Nov 24th, 2009
CWDC state "The common core is working well, but we want to make it even better. A refreshed version will be published in March 2010 and you can help shape it by taking part in the common core consultation." Read More

Accrediting CPD for EYPs

Sun, Aug 30th, 2009
The University of Northampton has developed an innovative CPD programme for EYPs leading to the award of Graduate Certificate in Continuing Professional Development in Early Years. Modules address the needs of those charged with leading and supporting the practice of others in Early Years Settings and Services. Read More

Vetting and Barring System from the Independent Safeguarding Authority begins its roll out in October 2009

Mon, Aug 3rd, 2009
Set up as a result of the Bichard Inquiry, the ISA's role within the Vetting and Barring System is to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults. Read More

Aspect encourages EYPs to lobby MPs on terms and conditions

Mon, Aug 3rd, 2009
Most EYPs are earning between £8 and £9 per hour with no career structure in place, nor any entitlement to CPD. Read More

New publications from CWDC and Ofsted

Thu, Apr 2nd, 2009
A new DVD for EYPs and help with the SEF from Ofsted Read More

New document from the QCA: "Progress Matters"

Thu, Apr 2nd, 2009
Due out at the end of May, this QCA document will offer support in using data to demonstrate progress and track children's development. Read More

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