Information on the following requirements for early years ITT:
accreditation
entry levels
training
management and quality assurance
employment-based
This information is for early years initial teacher training (ITT) providers. If youre interested in applying for early years ITT, visit Get into Teaching.
Published 5 January 2015 Last updated 1 September 2022 +show all updates
Updated 'Early years initial teacher training (EYITT): criteria and supporting advice' for academic year 2022 to 2023, including sections '1.1 Entry requirements' and '1.3 Suitability'.
Revised guidance to revert to pre-COVID-19 advice.
Updated the early years initial teacher training criteria in line with the ITT criteria changes made in April 2021 as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) amendment to the School Teacher Qualification Regulations.
Updated information on student support and background checks.
Updated temporary guidance changes due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Temporary guidance changes due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Updated the Entry requirements section on page 9 explaining what should happen when entrants to early years ITT courses are unable to demonstrate the required GCSE equivalent entry standard, as a consequence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Guidance updated reflecting measures to be taken during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Guidance updated reflecting changes in closure and withdrawal criteria, fee charging/student support and other minor changes.
Revised version of the guidance to reflect changes to skills tests.
Updated allocations information for the academic year 2016 to 2017.
