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Dorset 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'sEYP> 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 Dorset County Council (if you work within this local authority area).

Eligibility

Eligible if you work 16 paid hours or per week in a Dorset early years setting (nursery, pre-school or childminder) and are committed to gaining EYP Status.

Dorset County Council's GLF info

All funding confirmed until March 2012
Funding
Course Fees

Up to £900 for 2011/12 course fees. Or funded per module for Open University (up to a total of £2,700 for entire qualification)

Study Release

£500 for 2011/12 - if working in a setting open over 20 hours a week

£250 for 2011/12 - if working in a setting open under 20 hours a week

Books

Free book loan scheme to support study (via Treats Toy Library).

How to apply

Please contact your preferred training provider

Funding for settings to employ or develop an EYP

Funded by Dorset County Council (if setting located within this local authority)

Eligibility

Dorset day nurseries and pre-school-playgroups. Priorty is given to private and voluntary groups and groups in the top 30% areas of deprivation in Dorset. See GLF pages of Dorset County Council's website for more guidance and application forms.

Dorset County Council's GLF info

All funding confirmed until March 2012
Funding
Employ an EYP

Claim the EYP Achievement Reward

If a Private or Voluntary group open over 20 hours a week: £8,000 (a minimum of £5,000 must be used to increase the EYP's salary).

If an Independent or Governor Managed group or a setting open under 20 hours a week: £4,000 (a minimum of £2,000 must be used to increase the EYP's salary).

Employ an EYP Candidate

Claim the EYP Progression Reward

If a Private or Voluntary group open over 20 hours a week: £4,000 (a minimum of £2,000 must be used to increase the EYP's salary).

If an Independent or Governor Managed group or a setting open under 20 hours a week: £2,000 (a minimum of £1,000 must be used to increase the EYP's salary).

EYP Network

EYPs and Candidates can access Dorset's EYP Network and high level continuous professional development opportunities.

How to apply

Download the relevant EYP Reward application form fromthe GLF pages of  Dorset County Council's website or call 01305 228428.

GCSE Maths and English funding

Funded by Dorset County Council (if working in a setting within this local authority area)

Eligibility

For Level 3+ practitioners working 16 hours or more per week in a Dorset registered early years settings who do not currently meet the GCSE requirement and aspire to gain EYP Status in the future .

GCSE Training Providers

Funding confirmed up to March 2012
Funding
Course Fees

Up to £200 per GCSE (payable to training provider)

How to apply

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