Home / Early Years (including EYPS)

Early Years (including EYPS)

A highly skilled early years workforce is critical if we are to combat inequality, help tackle poverty and improve the life chances of the most disadvantaged children.

Sarah Teather

We know that you lead a busy life so our programmes have a supportive tailored approach that is inclusive and respects people's individuality and commitments. Our training opportunities include:

We know that you lead a busy life so our programmes have a supportive tailored approach that is inclusive and respects people's individuality and commitments. Our training opportunities include:

Early Years Professional Status

Best Practice Network is the leading provider of EYPS. Early Years Professional Status is for graduates and undergraduates working with, or aspiring to work with, children up to the age of five in maintained, private or voluntary and independent settings. EYPS training provides the opportunity for early years practitioners and new entrants to the sector to demonstrate the excellence of their personal practice, as well as their ability to lead and support the practice of others. Marion Dowling is our Programme Adviser and many of our tutors and mentors are EYPs themselves. Pathways last from 6 to 12 months and are available across the West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, South West, South East and London.

Effective Communication with Parents

This 2 day programme is suitable for school staff or early years practitioners who wish to develop and extend their communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of the processes involved. If you are working towards Early Years Professional Status (EYPS), this training will link to EYP Standards 29, 30, 31 and 32.

EYFS and the Outdoor Environment

From splashing in muddy puddles to pouring water down drainpipes, children learn by "doing" and so develop healthily, emotionally and physically. A child who has the opportunity to run, roll, jump and balance, clap a rhythm, dance or sing an action song can learn about numbers, letters, literature, social relationships and different cultures and much, much more without ever having to sit at a table.