Congratulations on being invited to an Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) online interview!
We are delighted to invite you to an interview for the PG Cert in Early Years (0-5) Initial Teacher Training with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) course at the University of Worcester.
We look forward to meeting you and seeing your enthusiasm and passion for early years teaching.
In preparation for the interview, we ask you to look at the presentation which outlines the course structure. Course Information - PG EYTS Presentation (2026-27).pptx
To help you prepare, this page summarises what the interview will include, the tasks you will be asked to complete, and what will happen next.
If you have any questions ahead of your interview, you can contact the team at admissionsb@worc.ac.uk
Preparing for your interview
The information below will help you to prepare for your interview. At interview you will be asked to respond to a variety of questions from tutors/setting colleagues and will be expected to demonstrate:
- a commitment to early years education and care and reasons for wanting to become an Early Years teacher
- an understanding of the role of an Early Years teacher
- an understanding of how an Early Years teacher supports the holistic development for young children (0-5)
- self-evaluation and personal reflection skills
- a commitment to and an understanding of the demands of a PG Cert in Early Years (0-5) Initial Teacher Training course
- a passion, enthusiasm and love for learning
- an understanding of current issues in early years education
- an understanding of the benefits that Masters’ level study can have on enriching early years teacher development
There are 2 tasks to prepare for your interview
Book Task:
Please select a picture book appropriate for a specific age group within the 0-5 age range. You need to be prepared to read a short section of the book as you would to young children and discuss your choice of book. You should be prepared to answer the following questions:
- Why did you select this book for this age range?
- What activities could you plan in the enabling environment to complement this book, and what factors might you need to consider when implementing these activities?
Reflecting on research:
Also, you may find it useful to look at the Teachers' Standards (Early Years) (NCTL, 2013).
There will also be some forms and qualifications you need to upload ahead of attending the interview. You will be sent an email from our Admissions teams with a copy of the Student Suitability Declaration and a document with upload links. Upload links last for 7 days but can be re-sent by Admissions if they expire; please use the link to submit the following documents:
- A completed self-declaration form
- GCSE (or equivalent) Certificates for Maths, Science and English Language
- Undergraduate degree certificate (unless you are currently completing your degree in 2026)
If you can no longer make the interview, please login to Bookings and amend your interview to select a new date. Alternatively, if your plans have changed and you no longer wish to be considered for a place, please login to Bookings and cancel your appointment, this will opt you out of any further booking reminders.
On the day
What to bring
You will be having a one-to-one interview with one of our tutors. You’ll need to show photographic ID at your interview, such as a driving licence or passport.
Please bring a children’s book of your choice that you would share with a specific age group within the 0-5 age range and any notes you wish to bring around the research document.
It’s a good idea to bring a pen and paper along, in case you want to make any notes or jot down any questions.
Format for the day
There will be three main elements to your interview:
You will be expected to demonstrate:
- An understanding of the expectations of the role of an early years teacher
- Self-evaluation and personal reflection skills
- A commitment to and an understanding of the demands of the course and teaching profession
- A passion, enthusiasm and love for learning
- An awareness of current educational initiatives/priorities within the Early Years (0-5) sector
- An understanding of the professional expectations of an early years trainee teacher
You’ll also have the opportunity to ask the EYITT team any questions you have at the end of the interview too.
It’s a good idea to have a pen and paper with you, in case you want to make any notes or jot down any questions.
After the interview
If you have had a successful interview, you will be informed usually within 3-5 working days via email.
Entry Requirements
Successful candidates will be informed by Admissions of the offer conditions. You can view a full list of Entry Requirement information on the PG Cert EYITT with EYTS webpage. In addition to the academic requirements, all offers will contain the following conditions:
- Satisfactory Medical Clearance
- Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service
Our Admissions department will send Medical Questionnaires and Enhanced Disclosure application forms to all applicants who have chosen the University of Worcester as a Firm (first) choice.