We currently have 27 employees who all have satisfactory DBS checks. All our staff are qualified to at least Level 3 in Childcare with 5 having completed their Level 5 Diploma in Childcare Leadership. The only exceptions are our 2 Nursery Cooks, one of which has a Level 2 Childcare Qualification and the other who is working towards her Level 2.
Every member of staff is trained in Paediatric First Aid, Child Protection (Safeguarding) and Food Hygiene. Many have also received training in Behaviour Management, Special Educational Needs and Autism Awareness.
We adhere to CIW’s staff to child ratios as follows:
• 0-2 years : 1 member of staff to 3 children
• 2-3 years : 1 member of staff to 4 children
• 3-5 years : 1 member of staff to 8 children