At Rose Buddies Childcare, we provide a staffing ratio in line with the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (3.28-3.35) to ensure that children have sufficient individual attention and to guarantee care and education of a high quality. Our staff are appropriately qualified to required levels and we carry out checks for criminal and other records through the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) in accordance with statutory requirements.

 

To meet this aim we use the following ratios of adult to children:

• Children aged under two years – 1 adult to 3 children

  • at least one member of staff holds a full and relevant level 3 qualification

  • at least half of all other staff hold a full and relevant level 2 qualification

• Children aged two years - 1 adult : 5 children

  • at least one member of staff holds a full and relevant level 3 qualification

  • at least half of all other staff hold a full and relevant level 2 qualification

• Children aged three years and over: 1 adult : 8 children

  • at least one member of staff holds a full and relevant level 3 qualification

  • at least half of all other staff hold a full and relevant level 2 qualification

• A minimum of two staff/adults are on duty at any one time

• We use the Department for Education qualification checking guidance to ensure that our staff are appropriately qualified and that their qualifications are full and relevant to meet the statutory requirements

• We ensure that there are adequate numbers of staff with paediatric first aid training to ensure that there is a trained person on the premises at all times.

• We ensure that a trained Designated Safeguarding Lead is contactable at all times

• Each child is assigned a key person to help the child become familiar with the setting from the outset and to ensure that each child has a named member of staff with whom to form a relationship. The key person plans with parents for the child's well-being and development in the setting. The key person meets regularly with the family for discussion and consultation on their child's progress and offers support in guiding their development at home

• We hold regular staff meetings to undertake curriculum planning and to discuss children's progress, their achievements and any difficulties that may arise from time to time.

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