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Early years qualifications achieved outside the UK

How you make an application for recognition of non-UK qualifications to work in an early years setting in England.

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The information you will need to make an application for recognition of non-UK qualifications to be counted in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) staff:child ratios in an early years setting in England.

This applies to those in:

  • Europe
  • the rest of the world

Updates to this page

Published 10 February 2022
Last updated 20 March 2025 show all updates
  1. Updated to clarify information about the Ecctis early years qualification recognition service and additional information about the experience-based route (EBR) for early years staff.

  2. 'How you make an application for recognition of overseas qualifications' has been updated.

  3. The 'Applications for recognition' section has been updated with information on how to apply for an Early Years Statement from Ecctis.

  4. Added a section on Level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications.

  5. First published.

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