We are a professional body that helps spark connections and supports individual potential.
We developed the Institute of Early Years Education based on the stories you have shared with us, the challenges you face and the needs you have expressed. The Institute was set up to support your professional development and wellbeing, and membership has been designed to provide a sense of unity and belonging, for everybody working, or aspiring to work, in early education and care.
Our guiding principles
We aim to become the UK’s largest professional platform on a par with other professional membership bodies but providing you with resources completely free, working to the following principles:
Achieve more with the Institute of Early Years Education
We are a membership body with a free, accessible membership platform that is simple to navigate and offers you incredible value.
- Learn and improve professional practice with an ever-growing library of evidence-based member resources.
- Review and reflect on your achievements with our professional development ePortfolio.
- Explore career options and plan for the future with our career pathways resources.
For a fee of £10 per year, you can:
- Improve your wellbeing and flourish with exclusive access to a 24/7 GP service, mental health support, digital gym and lifestyle discounts.
Come and join us on the journey to deliver change for early education and care.