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New Early Years Educator (EYE) criteria and the impact on T Level content
We wanted to remind you that the new EYE criteria has been published and the new standards came into effect on 1 September 2024.
Catch up on our webinar where we discussed the changes and what these mean for the sector. We explored embedding the criteria into qualifications as well as progression routes and qualifications in line with the Early Years Recovery Programme, including where T Levels fit.
T Level in Education and Early Years – Early Years Educator Occupational Specialism
Which students should follow the new criteria?
- First year students (starting in September 2024): should follow the new Competence Criteria for Assignment 2 published in April 2024.
- Second year students (started in September 2023): should continue to use the criteria they used last year and follow the Competence Criteria for Assignment 2 published in June 2023.
Which Assignment 2 Tutor Guide should providers use?
- First year students (starting in September 2024): providers should use the ‘Early Years Educator assignment 2 tutor guide – teaching from 01 September 2024’ located in the qualification page on our website under ‘Support Materials’.
- Second year students (started in September 2023): providers should use the ‘Early Years Educator assignment 2 tutor guide – teaching up until September 2024’ located in the qualification page on our website under ‘Support Materials’.