The Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) launched the original standards that govern the assessment and accreditation of early years professionals (EYPs) in 2007. In July 2011 children’s minister Sarah Teather announced a review of the standards.
The review, which was led by CWDC until April this year when it was taken over by the Teaching Agency, proposed to change the current 39 standards to just eight.
Rubberstamping the proposals, the Department for Education said: “The proposed standards have been strengthened, particularly around leadership, supporting children’s learning and safeguarding.
“They promote mentoring, reflection and working in partnership with parents and carers, professionals to ensure effective early education and care of all children.”
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