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Revised standards for Early Years Professional Status

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Revised standards for Early Years Professional Status

Following a review, the Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) standards have been revised.

The standards, originally launched in 2007, are the basis for the assessment and accreditation for the award of EYPS and set out the national expectations for anyone wishing to gain the status.

Since its launch, over 9,700 Early Years Professionals have successfully achieved EYPS and are working across England, making a positive difference to children’s learning and development every day.

The revised EYPS standards have been developed taking into account policy development, consultation with the early years sector including Early Years Professionals and training providers, and advice from an external reference group.

The proposed standards have been strengthened, particularly around leadership, supporting children

Children in England has published a report detailing forthcoming changes to Safeguarding as a result of Munro and the upcoming consultation on a new Working Together.

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Children in England has published a report, aimed at the voluntary and community sectors, detailing forthcoming changes to Safeguarding as a result
of Munro and the upcoming consultation on a new Working Together. Key points include: the importance of early and timely help, an increase in autonomy and professional responsibility, and the importance of evidencing the difference work makes to children’s lives.
Source: More for children: Munro and its implications for the VCS. (PDF) 24 May 2012

Cafcass has published data showing local variations in the number of care applications in England.

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Cafcass has published data showing local variations in the number of care applications in England. Findings include: fourteen local authorities showed a net decrease in the number of applications per 10,000 children over the five years from 2007-08 to 2011-12 while in 2011-12, 53 local authorities experienced either a decrease or no change in the application rate.
Source: Cafcass 25 May 2012
Further information:
BBC Online 25 May 2012

450 families with dependent children had been housed in bed and breakfasts in England

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Housing Minister Grant Shapps has revealed that at the end of December 2011 450 families with dependent children had been housed in bed and breakfasts in England for more than six weeks. The figure, which was released following a parliamentary question by Labour shadow minister for young people Karen Buck, is triple that of December 2010.
Source: Hansard 23 May 2012
Further information:
Children & Young People Now 25 May 2012

Children and Young People Now report on local authorities losing track of young people when they leave compulsory education

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Children and Young People Now report on local authorities losing track of young people when they leave compulsory education. Councils’ record whether 16-18 year olds are not in employment, education or training (Neet), for those that cannot be found their status is marked

Ofsted has published an article looking at how its revisions to inspections aim to raise standards in foster care

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Ofsted has published an article looking at how its revisions to inspections aim to raise standards in foster care. The article, published to mark the end of Foster Care Fortnight (14-27 May) looks at changes made to the inspection process, including: an increased focus on service users and the progress children and young people are making.
Source: Ofsted Press Release 26 May 2012

Welsh DofE launched a consultation into propsals to update and simplify legislation on safeguarding children involved in performances

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The Department for Education and the Welsh Government have launched a consultation into propsals to update and simplify legislation on safeguarding children involved in performances. Issues covered include: clarifying when a local authority licence is required for a child to take place in a performance, streamlining the licensing process, and looking at the maximum number of children that a chaperone can be responsible for. The closing date is 3 August 2012.
Source: Department for Education 24 May 2012

The Department for Education has published an updated version of guidance on preventing and tackling bullying

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The Department for Education has published an updated version of guidance on preventing and tackling bullying. The advice, which is aimed at headteachers, staff and governing bodies, includes: a guide to the law on bullying, a definition of bullying, and suggested means of prevention and intervention. The document replaces

The NSPCC has published a research report on adults who sexually abused children or young people while working in positions of trust

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The NSPCC has published a research report on adults who sexually abused children or young people while working in positions of trust. It aimed to identify: organisational risk factors; how adults were able to obtain these positions; and propose good practice. Findings include: in addition to vetting and screening, there must be an organisational culture where the welfare of the child is paramount, there is an awareness of what constitutes inappropriate or abusive behaviour, and clear and accessible routes to express concerns.
Source: NSPCC Inform 19 May 2012
Further information:
Towards safer organisations II: using the perspectives of convicted sex offenders to inform organisational safeguarding of children

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