H&F have had 4 successful candidates pass 3 modules (early mathematics, communication and language and personal social and emotional development), as part of the Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) which was provided freely by the Department for Education (DfE).
They all had very positive experiences from being able to share knowledge with other professionals and apply practical maths skills within the environment, to supporting children with Special educational needs (with a focus on speech and language interventions).
Philippa Marshall, Early years team lead presented them with their certificates, lanyards and badges at their settings last week.
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See update from the Department for Education: Following the publication of the Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Training Provider Guidance in April 2025, the Department for Education is pleased to announce the publication of the EYTDA Employer Guidance. Developed in collaboration with a sector-led Implementation group, this guidance aims to support employers in the early… Continue reading EY: Publication of Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (EYTDA) Employer Guidance: DfE
See the JCT newsletter for May which includes some suggestions for early years settings. The theme of the newsletter is vocabulary development. See JCT Newsletter May 2025
