Qualification check

[Butternut]

Can anyone help me as I find the new qualification checker unhelpful in this scenario. 
 

I have had a student apply who has just enrolled on her Level 5 Foundation Degree Arts Children and Young People - Pathway Early Years with Practitioner Status. The student has no prior experience or qualifications in early years or any form of education. She has completed a Level 3 but in business studies. 
 

Upon completion of her course can she be fully counted as a Level 5 without ever having any other early years qualifications?

[SueFinanceManager]

@Butternut

Sadly I cannot answer your question but when you were talking about a new qualification checker I thought I would look it up to share in case others have not seen it.

 

Early years managers can now use the new Check an early years qualification digital service to quickly verify whether staff qualifications meet the requirements for staff:child ratios in England.

The new service can be accessed at https://check-an-early-years-qualification.service.gov.uk/?utm_source=bedford&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=la

This free GOV.UK tool allows managers to check a qualification’s approval status by entering key details such as:

·       course start date ·       level ·       awarding organisation

At the end of the process, a clear outcome is provided, which can be printed for your records.

Why use the new service?

Using the new Check an early years qualification service:

·       saves time during recruitment and HR processes ·       supports workforce planning ahead of the September 2025 expansion of funded childcare entitlements ·       reduces confusion when checking qualifications

The service is tailored specifically for early years managers. All other user groups (for example practitioners) should continue to use the Early Years Qualifications List (EYQL) to check qualifications, and contact our supplier Ecctis if they are unable to find the qualification on the EYQL.

The Check an early years qualification service is for qualifications achieved in the UK. Holders of non-UK qualifications should continue to contact our supplier Ecctis for an assessment.

If you need help using the service you can contact DfE.

Thank you for your continued support of the sector.