VTCT Skills Proud to Support Birth to 5 Matters as an Official Sponsor

2 Mins Read | Published 7 August 2026 | By Vicky Eagle

VTCT Skills is delighted to announce that we are now an official sponsor of Birth to 5 Matters, reinforcing our commitment to supporting excellence across the Early Years sector.


Birth to 5 Matters provides trusted, non-statutory guidance to help early years practitioners deliver high-quality education and care, supporting children’s learning and development from birth to five. As a leading awarding organisation for Early Years qualifications, VTCT Skills is proud to stand alongside organisations that share our passion for giving every child the very best start in life.


The sponsorship reflects our ongoing investment in the Early Years sector, working closely with educators, training providers and employers to ensure practitioners have the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a lasting difference to children’s lives.


Sandy Silvester, Key Account Manager – Early Years at VTCT Skills, said:
“We are incredibly proud to become a sponsor of Birth to 5 Matters. The guidance plays a vital role in supporting practitioners to focus on what matters most – helping every child thrive through high-quality, nurturing early education. At VTCT Skills, we’re committed to championing the sector by providing qualifications, support and expertise that enable educators to develop confident, capable and school-ready children. We look forward to working alongside Birth to 5 Matters to continue raising standards and celebrating the fantastic work taking place across Early Years.”


VTCT Skills offers a comprehensive range of Early Years qualifications and apprenticeship end-point assessment services, supporting training providers and employers across the UK. As an educational charity, every investment we make is focused on improving outcomes for learners, educators and the sectors we serve.


We look forward to supporting the Birth to 5 Matters community and continuing to work with the sector to inspire the next generation of Early Years professionals.


Birth to 5 Matters is non-statutory guidance produced by the sector, for the sector, by the Early Years Coalition – read now.