What level of qualifications do your staff hold?

We like to train our staff to the highest possible level. All permanent staff are expected to train and qualify to Level 3 (NVQ3 or equivalent), even though the minimum requirement is a Level 2 qualification.

As of October 2024 our staff qualifications levels were as follows:

1 staff members with Level 6 qualification or above ( qualified teacher status or equivalent )

1 staff members with a Level 5 qualification. ( typically a manager level qualification )

6 staff members with a Level 4 qualification. ( for those who want to go the extra mile over the main Early Years Qualification )

21 staff members with a Level 3 qualification. ( the main Early Years Qualification )

0 staff members with a Level 2 qualification. ( many nurseries will have staff who just get to this qualification )

Further to this, we also have 2 members of staff who are currently on apprenticeships working towards an NVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare.

All of our Room Leaders already hold, or are working towards, a Level 4 qualification.

Our staff are also trained to provide inclusive play and learning opportunities, in accordance with Ofsted requirements, and hold child protection, paediatric first aid, health and safety & food hygiene certificates.