We currently have 30 employees who all have satisfactory DBS checks. The majority of our staff are fully qualified to at least Level 3 in Childcare with 5 having completed their Level 5 Diploma in Childcare Leadership.
The only exception is our Nursery Cook and 3 staff qualified to level 2 working towards level 3 in childcare.
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
• 3-7 years : 1 member of staff to 8 children
• 8-12 years : 1 member of staff to 10 children