Research and analysis

Early years initial teacher training programme evaluation

Findings from the evaluation of the early years initial teacher training programme.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 26 June 2025

Applies to England

Documents

Evaluation of the expansion of funded early years initial teacher training

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-664-7, RR1530

PDF, 621 KB, 89 pages

Details

This report outlines the findings from the evaluation of the early years initial teacher training (EYITT) programme.

The programme gave extra funding for 2 routes of entry to early years initial teacher training, in the 2022 to 2023 and 2023 to 2024 academic years.

The research involved surveys of 2 cohorts of trainees, and interviews with:

• trainees
• managers with trainees
• training providers

EYITT is a Level 6 qualification, which leads to early years teacher status. It provides specialist training covering the education and care of children from birth to age 5. It is distinct from primary education.

Published 26 June 2025