The move comes in the wake of sector criticism of the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce, launched last September as the generic qualification for the early years workforce.
Professor Cathy Nutbrown, Professor of Education and Director for Research at the School of Education, University of Sheffield, is to head the review. She will focus on how qualifications can support career progression for those working in the Foundation Years.
The review will also consider how to ensure that entry qualifications are of a high standard and meet the needs of employers. It will run alongside a review of the standards for Early Years Professional Status, currently being conducted by the Children's Workforce Development Council, and a review of the National Occupational Standards.
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