The consultation on proposed changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), launched on 31 May 2023, included a proposal to introduce a new experience-based route for early years practitioners to gain approved status to work within staff to child ratios.
Having considered all the responses to that consultation, the Department noted its intention to proceed with this change in its response.
This is a technical consultation to test:
- a proposed model for the experience-based route
- proposed eligibility criteria
- process requirements
We are seeking views to help us reach well-informed decisions.
