Teacher courses in September because of the requirement to undertake at
least two weeks' work experience in a school.
Under Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT), learners are required to understand how early education links to education beyond age five and into Key Stage 1 and 2. As part of this, those on the course have to do placements, including at least two weeks in a Key Stage 1 class.
A number of childminders with degrees have argued that the placements, particularly in school, are a barrier to them gaining Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), as they are unable to find cover for their childminding business.
Leeds childminder Helen Rawstron, who intended to start her EYITT in September, said she feels the odds are 'totally stacked against childminders'.
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