Staffing and Employment Policy
Aims
We provide a high staffing ratio to ensure that children have sufficient individual attention and to guarantee care and education of a high quality. Our staff are appropriately trained and checked for criminal records through the Criminal Records Bureau in accordance with Ofsted's requirements.Our aim is to ensure that children and their parents are offered high quality pre-school care and education. Back to top
Methods
· To meet this aim we have the ratio of 1 adult to 5 children.· We hold regular staff meetings to undertake curriculum planning and to discuss the children's progress, their achievements and any difficulties that may arise from time to time.
· We work towards offering equality of opportunity by using non-discriminatory procedures for staff recruitment and selection.
· We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post, regardless of marital status, age, gender, culture, religious belief, ethnic origin or sexual orientation.
Applicants will not be placed at a disadvantage by us imposing conditions or requirements which are not justifiable.
· Each member of staff is expected to attend at least 4 training sessions through Bracknell Forest Early Years Department a year. There is then feedback to other staff.
· Our pre-school pays for all training.
· We support the work of our staff by holding regular meetings.
· We are committed to recruiting, appointing and employing staff in accordance with all relevant legislation and best practice.
· We use Ofsted guidance on obtaining references and criminal records checks through the Criminal Records Bureau for staff who will have substantial access to children. Back to top