The new programme will begin in September 2013 and trainees will have to meet the same entry requirements as primary classroom trainee teachers, with at least a Grade C GCSE in English, mathematics and science, or equivalent.
Early Years Professional programmes will cease to be offered from September when training providers will move to the new programme. With the results of the consultation set to be published in June, universities are already gearing up to deliver the new training.
As outlined in its 'More Great Childcare' report the Government intends that the introduction of graduate Early Years Teachers and Level 3 Early Years Educators will support providers with a more highly skilled workforce.
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