Guest Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Hi we are currently running a foundation unit at my school with 1 teacher in the reception class (who is also the Foundation Stage Co-Ordinator) 2 full time NNEB (1 who teaches a full time group of 13 max. and the other who teaches a morning part time and an afternoon part time group) and 1 other NNEB who only works mornings. We work in a two room open plan unit. I'm a little confused about the ratios in the new early years documentation as nothing seems to fit with our setting. Can anyone clarify for me whether we will need a Nursery Teacher as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Hi Sally, welcome and well done for jumping in so quickly with your first post! As I understand it, during core times (between 8.00 am and 4.00 pm), when a level 6 practitioner is working directly with the children and there is a level 3 practitioner with them, the ratio is 1:13 ( any registered early years provision). In maintained nursery schools/classes, with 3 years and over it seems to be the same. I would think your FSU would be counted in that sector, as you are a unit including a Reception class, rather than a separate Reception class. As I'm not a Teacher and don't work in a school, I may have got it wrong - I expect someone who really knows will be along soon! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 thanks for your quick reply sue! Foundation Stage Forum was recommended to me at some training in the week and I just logged on and it really is fantastic! I think we're pretty much gonna be ok in our Foundation Unit on the welfare requirements but was a little confused about that one as no specific examples in documentation (i know they can't do one for everyone lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 With the staffing you've described, I would agree that you will be OK. They recommend the FSF in my area on training, too (and some will say - "if you want to know more, just have a word with Sue!" if they notice me in the session) - where are you? Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 I'm in NE Lincs where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belle06 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Hi sallycinnamon77 I am also in N.East Lincolnshire welcome to the forum sure you will soon be addicted like us all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 I'm in Nottingham City, not too close, unfortunately, but never mind! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Just wanted to welcome you Sally, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Great name sallycinnamon77! Welcome to the forum. Glad somebody had the kindness to tell others about the forum on your training course. It can be a real lifeline at times! Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 A warm welcome from me too Sally! Plenty of time over the Christmas hols to get addicted to the site....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 hello and welcome sally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Thanks so much for all your welcomes!! Already addicted and have been telling everyone at school how great it is!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Hi sallycinnamon I am in N E Lincs too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Welcome from me too! Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Hi Sally, yes it sounds to me like you should have a nursery teacher as well, but it may depend on your numbers if you have a small unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Thanks for all your replies... think i'm going to have to approach our early years advisors for some advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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