The workforce development team had a vision to encourage leading practitioners to work towards achieving EYPS. But they faced a number of challenges. While they used the former Transformation Fund, now the Graduate Leader Fund, to pay for graduate programmes, employers were not confident that this funding would continue. Practitioners felt their level 3 qualification was acceptable and were questioning the up-skilling agenda. The geographical area was also an issue for the local authority; it had to address removing barriers created by difficulties in travel to academic study.
Northumberland decided to work with Northumbria University to develop a 'chocolate box' of options, including Professional Practice Awards. These awards enable experienced level 3 practitioners to have their experience and knowledge recognised towards achieving graduate credits.
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