More than two-thirds of respondents believed the EYFS would improve quality, and most had received some training on the new framework. However, the survey uncovers some real uncertainties about the EYP programme and an unwillingness to engage with it, which could mean problems with achieving the target of an EYP leading practice in every daycare setting.
Significant numbers are considering gaining EYP status but lack the entry qualifications required. More worrying are the one-third who say they are just not interested in becoming EYPs. Only a quarter agree that the entry qualifications for EYP are fair, with widespread concern that experience is not recognised.
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