The study, by the Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC), also revealed that 80 per cent of professionals believe EYPS had increased their confidence as a practitioner.
In addition, two-thirds felt they had greater credibility with colleagues as a result of gaining EYPS.
Thom Crabbe, national programme manager for early years at CWDC, said the survey underlined the value of a graduate-level programme in the sector.
"Increased confidence, skill and professionalism, together with the ability to lead practice, is clearly benefiting practitioners, their colleagues and their settings," he said. "This can only have a positive effect on the young children who develop and learn in their care."
Despite this, the survey also revealed that not all professionals in the early years sector actually know what EYPS is, while the general public know even less.
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