EYITT for Employers

EYITT for employers offers a fully funded route to develop graduate staff into qualified Early Years Teachers while they remain employed in your setting. Training is practical, employment-based and supported throughout.

 

How EYITT works for employers

Your graduate practitioner remains in post while completing part-time training. New learning is applied immediately, strengthening teaching quality and leadership capacity within your setting.

If you have a graduate practitioner who is considering this route, they may find it helpful to review the candidate requirements and training expectations on our EYITT for candidates page.

 

EYITT funding and employer incentives

The EYITT Graduate Employment-Based route is fully funded.
Employers benefit from:

  • A £7,000 incentive payment
  • No training fees
  • Funded support for staff development

Funding is subject to national availability and allocation.

 

Benefits for your early years setting

Supporting a trainee through EYITT can lead to:

  • Improved teaching quality
  • Increased staff retention
  • Enhanced leadership capacity
  • Stronger outcomes for children and families

 

Employment Mentor support

Each trainee is supported by an Employment Mentor within the setting. Structured guidance and training are provided to support mentors in developing coaching and leadership skills.

 

Strengthening early years provision

EYITT supports national ambitions to raise standards and professional recognition across the early years workforce, helping settings deliver high-quality provision from within.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an incentive for employers?
Yes. Employers may receive a £7,000 incentive payment.

How much staff release time is required?
Release time is minimal and planned to reduce disruption.

Do we need to provide a mentor?
Yes. Each trainee requires an Employment Mentor within the setting, with structured support provided.

 

Develop a qualified Early Years Teacher in your setting

If you are considering supporting a graduate practitioner through the EYITT Graduate Employment-Based route, we can talk you through funding, timelines, and the involvement required from your setting.

Email Nicky to register your interest at nicky@ete.org.uk

 

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