The experts who have worked with the Department for Education on this training have significant experience in early years education.

Their experience includes:

• working as early years practitioners
• working as nursery managers
• working in SEND residential environments
• teaching early years courses in college environments
• supporting a wide range of practitioners including childminders, apprentices and nursery staff

Their qualifications in early years practice include:

• Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies
• Certificate in Education (CertEd)
• BTEC National Diploma in EY Studies

Their qualifications in early years management include:

• CMI Level 5 Diploma Leadership and Management
• CMI Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Safeguarding and Prevent
• Licence to Observe
• D32/D33 Assessor Qualification

Their additional qualifications include:

• Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)
• GNVQ Advanced Health and Social Care
• NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
• NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
• Makaton Stage 8