Early Years Teacher Status

 Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)

Veronica successfully completed her Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) degree in August 2024, after embarking on the course in September 2023. Her decision to pursue this qualification stemmed from a strong commitment to continuous professional development, which aligns closely with the ethos of Privett Montessori, a school that consistently encourages its staff to grow and evolve.

Veronica is deeply passionate about providing high-quality care and education for young children, a key goal that motivates her daily work. Completing the Early years Teacher Status course has further empowered her with advanced knowledge and skills to achieve this standard of excellence in early years education.

She completed the course through Best Practise Network and successfully combined her studies with her full-time job. As part of the program, Veronica completed a work placement, choosing Froxfield Primary School to gain valuable experience in a primary school setting, thereby broadening her expertise beyond the early years environment.

The Early Years Teacher qualification equips Veronica with several key benefits:

• Specialised Expertise: It deepens her understanding of child development, learning strategies, and best practices for early childhood education.
• Leadership Skills: It prepares her to take on leadership roles within the early years sector, such as mentoring other staff and improving the overall quality of education in her setting.
• Professional Recognition: The EYTS qualification is a recognised standard, enhancing her professional credibility and opening up more career advancement opportunities.
• Improved Teaching Outcomes: With the specialised training, Veronica has gained a deeper understanding to better design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate curricula that support young children’s development across all key areas.
• Positive Impact on Learning Environments: The degree will allow her to contribute meaningfully to creating stimulating, safe, and nurturing learning environments, ultimately benefiting the children she works with.

Veronica’s achievement is not only a personal milestone but also a valuable asset to Privett Montessori, reinforcing the school’s mission to foster growth and innovation within its staff.