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Bournemouth funding
Eligibility
Funding
CWDC funding to train as an EYP

New EYP pathways will commence in January 2012.  EYP training providers offer guidance on eligibility for funding.

Funded CWDC places are available to those meeting their eligibility criteria. Visit  CWDC's EYP Funding pages of their website for more details.

Graduate Entry Pathway (GEP)

 

People with a degree and limited experience of working with children from birth to five but who are looking to pursue a career working in early years.

Graduate Practitioner Pathway (GPP)

 

Graduates working in a setting on the Early Years Register who require a small amount of learning before they can demonstrate the standards.

Undergraduate Entry Pathway (UEP)

Undergraduates completing a degree in Early Childhood Studies (or equivalent full and relevant degree reflecting the EYFS outcomes at Level 6)

Undergraduate Practitioner Pathway (UPP)

Early Years Foundation Degree qualified practitioners working in a setting on the Early Years Register.

Funding (GEP)

 

Course Fees: Fully funded by CWDC
Bursary: £3,500

Funding (GPP)

 

Course Fees: Fully funded by CWDC
Supply Cover £800

Funding (UEP)

Course Fees: Fully funded by CWDC
Bursary: £3,500

Funding (UPP)

Course Fees: Fully funded by CWDC
Supply Cover: £3,200

How to apply

Apply directly to the EYP training providers offering pathways in the South West

Early Years Foundation Degree funding

Funded by Bournemouth Borough Council (if you work within this local authority area)

Eligibility

Eligible if you are in paid, contractual employment in a registered Bournemouth early years setting (nursery, pre-school or childminder). Some restrictions apply to settings classified as 'maintained'.

Funding confirmed up to March 2012 only
Funding
Course Fees

Up to £1,000 per annum for up to 3 years (payable to training provider)

Study Release

Covers the period 1 September 2011 - 31 March 2012. Amount available dependent on intensity of study between £700 - £1400

Essential out of area travel

Not available

Books and Resources

A free loan scheme for essential books and resources that will support your study.

How to apply

Contact Bournemouth Borough Council

Funding for settings to employ or develop an EYP

Funded by Bournemouth Borough Council (if the setting is located within this local authority area).

Eligibility

Salary Enhancement funding is no longer available, however, settings employing an EYP may chose to use their Quality Supplement funding to secure the services of an EYP.

Funding confirmed up to March 2012
Funding
EYP Network

Access to Bournemouth EYP network and CPD opportunities

Specialist high level training and events

Tuition fee and travel support for specialist training and events

How to apply

Contact Bournemouth Borough Council

GCSE Maths and English funding

Funded by Bournemouth Borough Council (if working in a setting within this local authority area)

Eligibility

Eligible if you are in paid, contractual employment in a registered Bournemouth early years setting (nursery, pre-school or childminder). Some restrictions apply to settings classified as ‘maintained’.

Funding confirmed until March 2012
Funding
GCSE Maths/English

For GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language Course Fees up to £300 per GCSE (paid to the training provider).

Study Release

£500 per GCSE (paid to setting on a claims basis)

How to apply

Please contact your preferred training provider. This link takes you to the training page of our Childcare Jobs website.