Guest Posted December 16, 2007 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?
Sue R Posted December 16, 2007 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
Guest Posted December 16, 2007 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)
Sue R Posted December 16, 2007 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
belle06 Posted December 16, 2007 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
Sue R Posted December 16, 2007 Posted December 16, 2007 I'm in Nottingham City, not too close, unfortunately, but never mind! Sue
Deb Posted December 17, 2007 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!
Guest Wolfie Posted December 17, 2007 Posted December 17, 2007 A warm welcome from me too Sally! Plenty of time over the Christmas hols to get addicted to the site....!
Guest Posted December 20, 2007 Posted December 20, 2007 Thanks so much for all your welcomes!! Already addicted and have been telling everyone at school how great it is!!!
mundia Posted January 11, 2008 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.
Guest Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Thanks for all your replies... think i'm going to have to approach our early years advisors for some advice
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