06 Early Years

Excellence in Reception Teaching (EiRT)

A new, fully funded course for reception teachers. This course is designed to deepen reception-specific pedagogical knowledge and strengthen practice using practical, evidence‑based approaches. The course aims to support more children to achieve a good level of development. It will cover:

child development
classroom practice and teaching
inclusive practice
effective partnerships

Limited places in 2026/27, with cohorts running in Autumn and Spring.

How the course is delivered

The course is designed to fit around your teaching commitments.

It will:

take around 2 school terms to complete
combine online learning and self-study (minimum 20 hours)
include at least 4 hours of live online training

Click here to find out more - Excellence in reception teaching: check funding eligibility and register - GOV.UK

NPQ in Early Years Leadership

For those interested in further developing their Early Years Leadership knowledge and skills, the NPQEYL is fully funded for all schools and settings for the Autumn 2026 cohort.

Early Years Leadership - Generate Teaching Hub

Although funding is available, places are limited so early application would ensure you can access a fully funded place.