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Committed to becoming an EYP within 5 years starting at Foundation degree level
Funded by Borough of Poole council (if you work in a setting located within this local authority area)
Eligibility
Eligible if you work in a Poole private, voluntary or independent early years group setting.
Funding
Course Fees
£900 – maximum p/a for a 3yr course
OU funded per module according to need (max 2 modules per year) – please enquire for more details
Study Support
£350 p/a for 3 year course (books. laptop, travel to college etc)
Supply cover
£2,100 p/a - payable to settings to cover 30 days study release in addition to scheduled day off.
Salary Enhancement
£1400 per year to cover an increase in salary in recognition of commitment to EYPS. Settings will incur extra tax and NI costs and therefore the amount the student receives may be less than this amount.
How to apply
Contact Borough of Poole council or go to our website for an application form
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)
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)
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
Foundation Degree qualified and working towards EYP status
Funded by Borough of Poole council (if the setting is located within this local authority area)
Eligibility
Work in a Poole private, voluntary or independent early years group setting.
Funding
Salary Enhancement
EYP candidate salary enhancement £2,700 p.a. Settings will incur extra tax and NI costs and therefore the amount the student receives may be less than this amount.
How to apply
Contact Borough of Poole council or go to our website for an application form
Have degree and are working towards EYP status
Funded by Borough of Poole council (if the setting is located within this local authority area)
Eligibility
Work in a Poole private, voluntary or independent early years group setting.
Funding
Salary Enhancement
EYP candidate salary enhancement £2,700 p.a. Settings will incur extra tax and NI costs and therefore the amount the student receives may be less than this amount.
How to apply
Contact Borough of Poole council or go to our website for an application form
Hold EYP status
Funded by Borough of Poole council (if the setting is located within this local authority area)
Eligibility
Work in a Poole private, voluntary or independent early years group setting
EYP salary enhancement £4,500 p.a. Settings will incur extra tax and NI costs and therefore the amount the student receives may be less than this amount.
How to apply
Contact Borough of Poole council or go to our website for an application form
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