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EYPs Assessment

In the new phase of EYPS the assessment process will take place in two stages.

Formative Assessment
Candidates will initially go through formative assessment by completing a progress review with an assessor. This review will identify:

  • Understanding of the standards
  • Progress towards the standards
  • Gaps in knowledge, understanding or practice
  • Whether progress has been made in completing written submissions

This will take place approximately 3 months before the final assessment and will be completed by a trained and qualified assessor. This review may take place either face to face or, if not possible, through Skype or telephone.
Following the review the candidate and the assessor will work together to complete an action plan which will be signed by the assessor and kept in the candidate’s file.

Summative Assessment
Summative assessment will be completed via:

Written reflective accounts of practice

  • Candidates will be asked to produce 3 reflective accounts to demonstrate practice and leadership within the age groups of Babies, Toddlers and Pre School.
  • 2 other brief reflective accounts will be required to provide any additional evidence that is necessary.
  • All standards must be demonstrated through the written submissions.

Supporting documentary evidence

  • A variety of evidence can be submitted in the candidate’s portfolio but overall it should be relevant and succinct.
  • The significance of the evidence should be identified by the candidate.
  • No more than 3 witness statements may be included as evidence.

A setting visit

  • The visit should last approximately 3 hours and will include a candidate interview, a tour of the setting, an observation of practice and an interview with the candidate’s line manager.
  • Interim feedback will be given at the end of the setting visit and the candidate will be advised whether further evidence is needed to meet the standards.
  • If further evidence is required the candidate can be invited back for a later final interview to provide the additional necessary evidence. This interview may be held by the same assessor on moderation day or by a Senior Assessor over the telephone.

Outcomes
There are 3 potential outcomes to the assessment process:

Met
The candidate has demonstrated they meet the standards in full, subject to moderation.

Shortfall
The candidate is close to meeting the standards and will be given the opportunity to provide additional evidence against named standards.

Not Met
The candidate has significant weaknesses, the candidate will have the opportunity to provide additional evidence in relation to groups of standards or age groups, however, in the assessor’s opinion, further training and experience is necessary.

Throughout the assessment process candidates must demonstrate competency across 39 standards. Candidates must not only show they can meet the standards through their own practice but also lead and support others to do the same. Standards must also be demonstrated across the full birth to five age range, referred to as ‘babies’, ‘toddlers’ and ‘young children’.

For a printable version of the standards as defined by the Children’s Workforce Development Council please click here.

The standards are grouped under 6 headings which highlight the breadth of knowledge and experience expected of EYPs.

  • Knowledge and understanding
  • Effective practice
  • Relationships with children
  • Communicating and working in partnership with families and carers
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Professional development

CWDC produce a comprehensive guide to the standards outlining the practice that must be demonstrated to meet each one.

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