Early Years Professional
Northern Alliance
What are people saying about the Early Years courses?
This course has given me the skills and confidence to go in to a working environment and to lead professionals to support children to reach their highest potential.
Joanne Valek (GEP Pathway)"- Since achieving EYPS I became the deputy and now the manager of the setting in which I work.
- The academic study informs my study constantly, especially with regards to child development, leadership and management, and learning about social exclusion. My study of the EYFS has allowed me to interpret it in ways to improve practice in the setting in a way that fits our children and practitioners. It has given me the confidence to lead practice and to pass on my knowledge to colleagues.
- I feel that the status has given me more confidence in my knowledge and abilities and in supporting others, be it parents, carers or staff. It has also given me a thirst for more ongoing knowledge through further training and education.
- I am already an advisory teacher who leads practice so it has highlighted what I do and why.
- Better outcomes through implementing EYP knowledge and understanding.
- More respect from other staff when giving advice.
- It has consolidated my knowledge and also enabled me to develop my knowledge of the standards that I should be meeting within my advisory capacity.
The Early Years Professional Northern Alliance
Leading the way to make a real difference for children and families
Manchester Metropolitan University is delighted to announce that it is the lead institution for The Early Years Professional
Northern Alliance - working in partnership with CETAD Lancaster University, Bradford College, Derby University, Huddersfield University, University of Chester, Sheffield Hallam University, University of Northumbria, Teesside
University and the University of Sunderland.
Collectively, the EYP Northern Alliance leads the way to make a real difference for children and families across the following
regions:
- North West
- North East
- Yorkshire & Humberside and
- East Midlands.
We are actively accepting applications now for all pathways. Applications are particularly welcome from men and other groups currently under-represented in the children's workforce.
Full details will be updated shortly but please contact your nearest Training Provider from the list of Regional Providers to apply for a programme place near you.
Brochures
The Graduate Practitioner Pathway (GPP) and The Undergraduate Practitioner Pathway (UPP) The Graduate Entry Pathway The Undergraduate Entry Pathway
Pathways within the Early Years Professional Course
Alternative routes to the qualification
The Graduate Entry Pathway (GEP) full time 12 months
This pathway aims to meet the needs of graduates who wish to work with children and pursue a career in the Early Years but may have an unrelated graduate level qualification and/or limited experience with 0-5 year olds. Candidates are required to be innovative and enthusiastic about improving outcomes for children and also be committed to continuing their academic study.The Graduate Practitioner Pathway (GPP) part time 6 months
This is a six-month part-time extended professional development pathway for those who already hold a full degree, are currently working in the early years sector and may require a small amount of learning or experience before they can demonstrate the EYP standards. This pathway enables you to 'top up' your knowledge, understanding and skills so that you can meet the standards and may involve some taught sessions.
The Undergraduate Practitioner Pathway (UPP) part time 12 months
This is a twelve-month part-time extended professional development pathway for those with Early Years Foundation degrees to enable them to achieve a full degree and sufficient experience to be able to demonstrate the EYP standards. This route leads to the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies.
The Undergraduate Entry Pathway (UEP) full time 12 months
The course aims to meet the needs of undergraduates who are in the penultimate year of an Early Childhood Studies degree and who wish to pursue a career working with children in the early years. Candidates are required to be innovative and enthusiastic about improving outcomes for children.CWDC Information on Funding from Jan 2012
Self funding options are available for candidates who are not eligible for funding but wish to pursue Early Years Professional accreditation. Please email cie.didsbury@mmu.ac.uk for further details on this or call 0161 247 2129 / 2249.
How to apply for the Early Years Professional Course
Application Process and Entry Requirements
All candidates must complete an application and attend for interview. Your application should include details of relevant qualifications (e.g. degree status, GCSE Maths and English), your experience of working with young children and named referees.
Please remember to complete the 500 word statement in support of your application.
All candidates must meet the entry requirement before they can be selected for interview. The interview process includes an on-line written assessment and a group presentation.
To satisfy the entry requirements you must have:
- A full degree or be awarded a degree before the EYPS assessment is complete.
- Been subject to a Criminal Records Bureau enhanced disclosure check which shows that they do not have a criminal background that might prevent them working with children and have not previously been excluded from working with children.
- Achieved a standard equivalent to grade C in GCSE mathematics.
- Achieved a standard equivalent to grade C in GCSE English.
- Demonstrated the ability to read effectively and communicate clearly and accurately in English.
- The right to study and work in the UK for at least the duration of their pathway.
- Experience of working in an early years setting e.g. private, voluntary or independent sector setting or a maintained nursery or reception class (for the Practitioner Pathways).
You can download an application form and other useful documentation.
Maths / English Test
To find out about EYP Maths and English test dates contact:
Email: a.downey@mmu.ac.uk
Tel: 0161 247 2043
Resources for the Early Years Professional Course
Handbook and other information
The following may be downloaded:
Contacting the Early Years Professional team
Where to look for more information
Please contact the EYPS team on 0161 247 2129 / 2249 Email cie.didsbury@mmu.ac.uk