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I did my EYPS; but what does it mean?

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KatyMac · 23/05/2013 21:12

Is it QTS?

Am I an EY Teacher?

Do I have to do more training? I don't understand what's going on with it all

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OddBoots · 23/05/2013 21:43

I'm still hopeful that they'll change it to QTS (EYPS) or something, possibly with a brief conversion course. Not that it'll make much difference to those in non-school settings, the LEAs just don't have funds for a professional wage.

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KatyMac · 23/05/2013 21:34

Well in 2008 (I think) the Gov said by 2013/2015 all setting needed to have a degree qualified member of staff

I finished my degree by Jan 12 so I did the EYPS because I thought I might learn something

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OddBoots · 23/05/2013 21:32

I think, in general terms, the government have really messed this one up, equal to EY teacher but not an EY teacher is a nonsense.

For you personally, what was your aim when you started the EYP course?

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KatyMac · 23/05/2013 21:25

The Gov seems to keep changing it's mind Sad

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HSMMaCM · 23/05/2013 21:18

From September I think we're EYTs. I think technically we can teach in a reception class (but no one would hire us, because it's not QTS).

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