9/a. Early Years Qualifications Achieved in the United Kingdom
Qualifications achieved in the United Kingdom We accept Early Years qualifications from Level 2 upwards from the UK.
The Early Years qualifications achieved in the United Kingdom guidance details the list of qualifications gained in the United Kingdom that are all full and relevant and accepted by DfE to work in an early years setting.
It covers:
qualifications started before 1 September 2014
qualifications started after 1 September 2014
qualifications started after 1 September 2024
Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications
Special Educational needs and disability (SEND)
qualifications achieved in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Level 6 qualification requirements:
To operate in Level 6 staff:child ratios you must have been awarded Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). If you’re a Level 6 graduate and have a degree that is classed as full and relevant to early years, but have not been awarded EYTS, EYPS or QTS, then you can count toward the Level 3 staff ratios.
If you think you are qualified, but not getting the qualified jobs then please reach out to us at jobs@hellomums.co.uk.
