ABSTRACT
Welcome to the second edition of The Early Years Professional’s Complete Companion. This book provides a companion handbook for candidates currently engaged in Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) training, their mentors, work placement trainers and tutors. It will also help Early Years Professionals (EYPs) and Early Years teachers to reflect upon and develop their practice and leadership skills and to consider potential routes for continuing professional development. The book will initially outline what is required in terms of entry to EYPS training, and the four pathways that candidates may take. Its central focus will be upon the Standards against which all Early Years Professional candidates are tested through the validation process. These Standards are conceptually grouped in chapters (see below) in which experienced EYPS tutors, mentors and trainers take the reader on a holistic journey through the skills and knowledge that the candidate needs to develop to meet the Standards required. Ideas for practical activities and further reading are suggested, and the text is interspersed with boxes outlining examples of practice, accompanied by reflection and advice.
