Level 3 Early Years Educator

The new Early Years Educator (EYE) criteria will come into effect from September 2024. New learners enrolling on a qualification from September 2024 should check whether it is listed on the early years qualifications list (EYQL).

Awarding organisations and training providers are currently updating qualifications to meet the new criteria to be assessed by Department for Education (DfE) and added to the early years qualifications list (EYQL) as approved qualifications by September 2024.

DfE will be adding qualifications to the EYQL over the coming months as they become approved.

Early years providers are responsible for ensuring their staff hold approved qualifications to work within the staff:child ratios. Providers should check the EYQL for which qualifications are approved, paying particular attention to the start date of qualifications.

Should you have questions on any of the above, please get in touch through the DfE contact us form, marking your email as “For the Attention of the Early Years Qualifications Unit”.