Nursery World - Guide to: Early years qualifications from abroad

The National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) answers key questions on using overseas-trained staff in English early years settings

With Brexit approaching, knowing how to get overseas-trained people into staff:child ratios could be crucial, especially amid a recruitment crisis.

1. Can overseas staff work in my setting?

The UK has a national agency for the recognition of overseas qualifications, from inside the EU and everywhere else – UK NARIC. It offers a service for holders of international qualifications who are looking to work in the early years sector in England. The Early Years Service finds out if an applicant is qualified to work as a Level 3 Early Years Educator or a Level 2 Childcare Worker.

2. Who is NARIC for?

Anyone who has a qualification in early years education obtained overseas and wants to count in English staff:child ratios. For staff already working at an unqualified level, or those who assume they can’t practise, this service may also help them.

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