The Early Years Professional (EYP) was an unprecedented imposed professional status and role by Government; it was controversial and not widely welcomed.
The actual pilot for EYPS started in September 2006, quickly followed by roll-out in January 2007, and involved very small numbers. The intention was that there would be an EYP in every setting by 2010, though this was quickly changed to 2015 when it became apparent that there were insufficient people with the prerequisite qualifications. This target was compromised further with the change of government in 2010 and the apparent ‘disappearance’ from the directives about this deadline.
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