klc106 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Hi, Would just like your advice on this. I am opening a pre-school in September. I will be qualified to a level 5. Am I covering the EYFS requirements if I have a level 2 worker who is studying for level 3 and a unqualified who is working towards a level 2 as well as myself or do I need someone who is already a level 3? I know I should probably know this, but my mind seems to have gone blank!!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristina Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 That should be fine as you need 1 member of staff always present with level 3 or above (that's you) then 50% of remaining staff must hold level 2 and as you have 2 remaining staff and 1 has a level 2 that should also cover you. Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc106 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 Thanks for your reply Kristina. Much appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Hi klc106. You will need to think about how you will manage if either you or your level 2 are not there eg holidays, illness, training, family emergencies etc, as you will not be covered in this case. I don't think you can rely on one level 3+ in a setting because your deputy must be able to cover in your absence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I was just going to say what happens if you are ill - you will need a level 3 to cover you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc106 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 That's what I was just thinking. I think I will go for me, a level 3 and the level 2. Thanks for your answers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Definetly agree with Mundia and Hali, doesn't allow for any of the above or in the event of an emergency at your setting, if one person had to take a child to hospital you would not have enough left. Good luck with your new Pre-school in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc106 Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 HI, I have got a level 3 who is available to cover for any absences etc. but cannot afford to pay to employ her full time. Is a level 2 who is training towards a level 3 allowed to take children to hospital or does it have to be level 3? Thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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