Key Points Summary

Room and Child Assignments

• In January, apprentices will switch rooms and work with different children.
• Level 3 staff members are assigned primary responsibility for specific children:
  • Ellie: Bobby, Robbie, Reign, Norah, Mallie, Ottilie, Harper
  • Cassy: Noah W, Harvey, Ollie, Molly, Olivia, Ella (William, Abbie, Charlotte, Paige)
  • Sarah: Blake, Sasha, Noah S, Evie, Arnie, Bethany, Khetiwe (William, Abbie, Charlotte, Paige)
  • Fiona: Ezra (Noah S, Noah W)

Apprentices’ Responsibilities

• Apprentices will serve as secondary key workers until completing core child development modules.
• They are expected to provide care but may need guidance on educational tasks such as observations and milestone tracking.
• Staff are encouraged to support each other as a team in caring for children and maintaining cleanliness in rooms.

Planning and Curriculum

• Familiarize yourself with the curriculum available in the hallway and on child paths.
• Level 3s must plan activities that meet both the birth-to-3 and birth-to-5 criteria to help children reach their potential.
• Apprentices are also tasked with planning which will be reviewed for alignment with EYFS requirements.

Training Requirements

• A refresher course for Early Years (EY) has been distributed; completion is mandatory.
• Upcoming training courses will include safe sleep and behaviour management.
• Staff are encouraged to request training on additional areas of concern.

Nursery Meals and Lunch Boxes

• New menus prohibiting sugary and salty foods will be effective from 27th October.
• Check children’s lunch boxes and promote healthy eating; avoid consuming unhealthy foods in front of them.

Laundry Duties

• Ensure laundry for your room, including children’s bedding and wash cloths, is laundered by Monday.
• Replace any necessary items and report shortages.

Security Protocols

• The security system is operational; staff must wear lanyards/fobs daily.
• Validate identities of unknown individuals and check against the child collection list before allowing access.

Shift Compliance

• Staff start time must align with pay schedules; punctuality is crucial for operational efficiency and eligibility for bonuses.
• Follow instructions for taking dinner breaks while maintaining child supervision ratios.

Cleaning and Maintenance Responsibilities

• Staff must clean pots and cutlery after use in the staff room, ensuring that cleanliness is maintained.

Attendance Procedures

• Notify Fi, Nicole, or Ellie as soon as possible if unable to attend work to facilitate cover arrangements.

Adhering to Ratios

• Follow daily staff rotas and ensure proper child supervision at all times.
• Never turn your back on children during meals and maintain vigilance at all times.

Kitchen Equipment Policy

• Return kitchen knives to the kitchen after use; new knives with guards will be provided for each room.

Focus on Individual Roles

• Emphasis is placed on each staff member's responsibility to their role within the team.