This is a very valuable resource for existing and aspiring EYP candidatesparticularly as there are very few similar resources currently available Early Years Up... » 

This is a very valuable resource for existing and aspiring EYP candidatesparticularly as there are very few similar resources currently available Early Years UpdateIn this book Denise Reardon offers EYP candidates a thorough analysis of theEYPS process from the outset through to validation. She explores the new roleof EYP within the current national early years context with insight and usingher own recent experience she provides candidates with invaluable deeplythoughtful and effective guidance. With a focus throughout on ensuring successand effecting change through reflection and analysis this book is essentialreading for EYPS candidates Viki Bennett Principal Lecturer and ProgrammeLeader for the Early Years Foundation Degree Bath Spa UniversityThe Early Years Professional Status EYPS award is aimed at early yearspractitioners and graduates seeking a career in the early years sector. Theaward offers the opportunity to engage in reflection identify professionaldevelopment needs and develop interpersonal skills empowering candidates tolead high quality practice in early years settings.This book provides advice and guidance on every part of the process including what EYPS is and why its important how to gain EYPS via the various training pathways how to meet the EYP standards how to identify effective leadership characteristics ways to model support and promote good outcomes for children ways to develop and mentor early years practitioners how to work in partnership with children families and other professionalsEach chapter includes reference to the EYPS standards photographs toillustrate practice case study material reflective practice tasks links toother EYP standards where appropriate suggested further reading and usefulwebsites.Denise Reardon worked as an early years teacher before moving into further andhigher education and becoming Early Years Professional Status EYPS ProgrammeDirector at Canterbury Christ Church University. «