Early Years Education PGCert with Early Years Teacher Status PgCert

<strong>This course is full for 2025</strong><br/>This means we are not accepting applications to start in September.<br/>Your next opportunity to start this course is September 2026. Applications open in October. <br/><br/>A childs early years are a critical period for learning the practical, emotional and social skills that form a foundation for success in later life.<br/><br/>The University of Brighton is one of the UKs largest teacher training universities. We were rated good by Ofsted in our 2024 inspection for early years Initial Teacher Training.<br/><br/>Our part-time, employment-based Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) route is suitable for skilled graduates who are already working with children aged from birth to five.<br/><br/>Youll gain training and further experience to demonstrate the Teachers Standards (Early Years). On successful completion, you will be awarded a postgraduate certificate (PGCert) in Early Years Education with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). You will also achieve 60 masters-level credits. <br/><br/>Achieving EYTS means that you’ll be able to take on higher level and leadership roles to improve the experiences and life-chances of young children, providing them with the best start in life. EYTS is awarded and professionally accredited by The Department for Education.<br/><br/>There are no fees to pay on this course. We also work in partnership with your current employer to provide training and support and offer your employer a £7,000 financial incentive to provide for your cover while youre at university and on placement.