Every child deserves the best start in life. The earliest years shape future learning, wellbeing, and success. Through the Best Start in Life Strategy, the Department for Education (DfE) is driving higher standards and quality in early education so that every child can thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Early Years Stronger Practice Adviser (EYSPA) Programme is a new iteration of the previous Experts and Mentors programme, which focused on developing the skills of early years professionals to reduce the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on children\u2019s development. An independent evaluation found:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The EYSPA programme will build on these foundations by delivering targeted support to eligible settings to boost children\u2019s development, improve outcomes and narrow the disadvantage gap, delivered via the Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs<\/a> (EYSPH).<\/p>\n\n\n\n When a setting is identified by Ofsted as needing to improve, an EY Stronger Practice Adviser will be able to offer one-to-one coaching and guidance using their expertise and experience, to quickly and effectively address the issues. Settings with high numbers of children on roll eligible for EYPP, the 2-year-old disadvantage offer and with SEND will also qualify for support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n