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Early Years Initial Teacher Training
We are pleased to announce a NEW funded training EYITT programme for graduates.
Gain an Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) in just 12 months while you work. This fully funded programme allows individuals to train on the job while building the specialist skills needed to lead high-quality early education.
Starting September 2026 - Limited places available, so apply now to secure a place.
Delivered in conjunction with Best Practice Network.
September 2026
Up to 12 months
Teacher Status
Training Days
Employer Bonus
What is Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT)?
The Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) is a one-year programme, fully funded by the Department for Education (DfE), open to graduates from all fields of study.
Upon completing the EYITT, participants earn the Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), qualifying them as certified early years teachers.
This EYTS certification enables practitioners to work with children from birth to five years in a range of early years settings, such as private nurseries, children’s centres, and reception classes within academies and independent schools.
Why choose EYITT?
EYITT leads to Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) - a nationally recognised professional status designed specifically for those working with young children.
This programme is ideal if you:
- Are passionate about working with children aged 0–5
- Want to lead high-quality practice in early years settings
- Believe in learning through play, relationships and exploration
- Want to make a lasting difference at the very start of a child’s learning journey
Early Years Teachers play a vital role in raising standards, supporting wellbeing, and shaping positive outcomes for children and families.
On-Demand Webinar:
A Day in the Life of an EYITT Trainee
In this session we explore:
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Different aspects of the programme and training day topics
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What a day in the life of an EYITT trainee can look like
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Placement requirements and organisation
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The academic expectations and how we help you to succeed
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How the programme prepares you for Early Years Teacher Status
Who can do EYITT?
Level 6 Bachelors Degree
qualification
GCSEs
Right to Work
English Skills
Equivalency Tests for Early Years Initial Teacher Training
We’ve partnered with A Star Equivalency to help you meet the entry requirements for EYITT — with exclusive discounts, free courses and even free tests for Best Practice Network applicants.
What You’ll Get:
✓ £26 off any single test
✓ Free course access (worth £199)
when you book all three tests + exams
✓ Free English or biology test
for applicants who apply and accept an offer with BPN*
✓ Free maths Equivalency Test for all applicants
*Subject to eligibility and limited places.
What Are GCSE Equivalency Tests?
GCSE Equivalency Tests are for applicants who cannot evidence achieving a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English, maths or science. They provide an accepted alternative qualification for meeting the entry requirements of Initial Teacher Training programmes.
Please note: an equivalency test result is not a GCSE qualification, but it fulfils the same entry requirement purpose.
Learner Benefits
✔ Achieve Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) in 12 months
✔ Build specialist knowledge in early learning and child development
✔ Increase your job prospects with a recognised early years qualification
✔ Training while remaining in your current job
Employer Benefits
✔ £7,000 employer incentive
✔ A more skilled, knowledgeable staff member
✔ Improved quality of teaching practice across the setting
✔ Trainees count towards staff–child ratios while training
"Completing my Early Years Initial Teacher Training remains one of my greatest achievements. I found the course to be challenging yet inspiring."
Charlotte Reynolds | EYITT Graduate
What will you learn?
The Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) programme is structured to deepen trainees' understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and help them make connections across different phases of education, to understand the EYFS and beyond. Over the course, trainees develop subject knowledge, professional skills, and essential behaviours as they progress towards becoming Early Years Teachers.
Below is a list of topics covered during the training days:
- Training Day 1: The Effective Early Years Teacher
- Training Day 2: Adapting Teaching for the Unique Child
- Training Day 3: Starting Strong
- Training Day 4: Foundations for Success
- Training Day 5: Leading and Supporting in the Early Years
- Training Day 6: Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Training Day 7: Unlocking Potential and Widening Opportunities
- Training Day 8: The Reflective Early Years Teacher
- Final Interview: EYTS recommendation
How is Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) delivered?
The full-time route trainees participate in eight virtual or Face-to-Face training days, engage in self-paced online study and gain extra experience through placements in another setting.
- Training days: trainees attend up to two live online or locally facilitated training days each month
- Placements in another setting: typically lasting 25-30 days, placements allow trainees to gain experience working with all early years age groups, including reception
- Self-paced online study: designed to build knowledge between live sessions
- Regular enhancement webinars: additional learning opportunities to support your development
- Personal tutor: a dedicated tutor will guide and support you throughout your EYITT journey
- Mentor and lead trainer: assigned within your placement setting to provide additional support and guidance
- Assessment: involves gradually building an ePortfolio, developing evidence and action plans, writing assignments, and maintaining observation records
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