Guest Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Hi I completed my DPP last year and I'm now working part time in a sessional pre-school. I really enjoyed studying after so many years and I decided to look into doing a foundation degree in September. I have spoken to the course tutor at my local college today and she has told me that as I already have a BA degree from years ago, I should apply for the EYPS but she didn't have much info about it. I thought the EYPS was only for those who had years of experience working with children. I have nearly 2 years pre-school including my volunteering and a further 3 years as a volunteer at a local primary school. I am also interested in how much study time you have to put into the courses as I don't want to overstretch myself. Any advice would be great. Sally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I am absolutely NO EXPERT here, but think someone like Helen could help. I think time involved depends on the pathway you are advised, which will take into account your degre and experience. In Daycare, you have to have a minimum experience post-qualifying before you can be in a Senior (ie management) position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2846 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 if you already have a degree you wont have to do it again.But possibly the long pathway to eyps. Aithough i do know of people who have had less expereince then you but been able to do ashorter pathway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_7317 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 if you look on the CWDC website they have a section on EYPS with Infoo and a list of providers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_73 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 You could certainly consider doing the EYPS, and you can decide on the pathways along with the provider as to which is better for you. I know of some candidates who don't have any EY experience at all and they are the ones usually doing the long pathway. I am finding that I dont really have time to give the EYPS my full attention (I've just done Gateway review) so you do need to think about how much time you have for studying/writing up. And there is always the option to take longer if you feel the going is getting too tough for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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