The first five years of a child's life are the most important in their development when they learn to build relationships and to deal with the world around them.
Being an Early Years Professional (EYP) is a huge responsibility and, at the same time, one of the most rewarding jobs there is.
The University of East Anglia and its Consortium Partners are working together to deliver EYPS. We:
- understand the needs of early years professionals
- deliver high academic quality in a practical way
- have a first-class reputation
- are local people with national skills and experience
- Visit www.elc-cambridge.org for further information
Early Years Professional Status helps you to:
- achieve a secure and demanding national standard for early years
- improve your professional abilities
- develop your leadership skills
EYPS training and development is:
- fully-funded including funding for supply cover
- delivered close to home in flexible ways
- individually tailored for each candidate
| Hear what our students think about EYPS: | |||
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| Rachel, full-time EYPS student |
Tabitha, full-time EYPS student |
Diane, Early Years Professional |
Rebecca, full-time EYPS student |


