Staffing Policy
The Tots' Clubhouse Nursery School Staffing Policy
The Tots' Clubhouse Nursery School staffing ratios are provided within the table below. Staffing ratios relate to indoor, outdoor and off-premises activities. We have maximum numbers of children for group and classroom activities based on our space sizes and the nature of the activity. We plan for these ratios to be the minimum requirement to deliver the EYFS curriculum and in-the-moment planning.
Please note that we plan staff to children ratios based on age because that is what we are required to do. However, we may not group children by age. We will work with you to consider how best to meet the needs of your child and their development stage. For example, if your child is older and needs additional support or your child is younger and would benefit from being with older children, we will consider all options with you.
For off-site activities, we will request additional support from parents as volunteers. Volunteer DBS checks will be required.
EYFS Ratio Regulations
For more details see pages 26 to 29:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/974907/EYFS_framework_-_March_2021.pdf
Specialist Teaching Staff
Specialist Teachers are not counted in our ratios.
Wednesday Afternoons
On a Wednesday afternoon, we will have a fully qualified under 5s Yoga Teacher who will be teaching early yoga skills, relaxation techniques and mindfulness. Children will be taught in small groups for 30 minutes per lesson.
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We will also have our Football Coaching session with Jack from Tots Football. This is an active outdoor session for over 2s.
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During this time, the specialist teacher will take the lead role, but will not be responsible for managing or supervising the children. Nursery School staff remain within required ratios and are present in all sessions.
Thursday Afternoons
On a Thursday afternoon, we will have our local La Jolie Ronde teacher joining us to teach French, German and Spanish! Children will be taught in small groups for 30 minutes per lesson. During this time, the specialist teacher will take a lead role, but will not be responsible for managing or supervising the children. Nursery School staff remain within required ratios and are present in all sessions.
Friday Afternoons
On a Friday afternoon, we get creative! Children receive learning resources to take home too. Magic painting books, colouring books, foam clay, activity packs and lots of things to get creative with at home!
Dated: 12 September 2024 Review date: December 2025
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