Guidance

Early years continuing professional development and support

Information for the early years sector on continuing professional development and sources of support and guidance.

Applies to England

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The Department for Education funds a range of support and training for early years educators and leaders.

Building a more expert and connected workforce that shares evidence-based good practice enables settings and childminders to:

  • deliver high-quality early education
  • improve outcomes for children

Updates to this page

Published 19 May 2025
Last updated 8 July 2025 show all updates
  1. Updated the guidance, adding information about DfE's early years safeguarding training package, which is due to launch in spring 2026.

  2. First published.

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