klc106 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hi I've just had a phonecall from my deputy to say she has to attend a funeral on Tuesday. We do have another employee but she is only working towards her level 3 and doesn't have level 2. They said because of her age she can go straight to level 3. She is very capable (more so than my deputy in some ways) and she is CRB checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. That means there will only be myself (EYP) and my member of staff working towards level 3 on Tuesday. Is this ok in terms of ratio's etc. and would ofsted be ok with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyfs1966 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 what numbers and ages of children would you be looking after? If you want to apply 1;13, then no, but can apply 1;4 for 2year olds and 1;8 for over 3's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc106 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 We've only got 9 children (8x 3yr olds and 1x 2yr old) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyfs1966 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 then yes, looks fine to me, but I am sure someone wiser than me will be along soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieW Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 This certainly meets the statutory requirements..do you think you can cope and be ready to deal with all those unexpected incidents such as accidents, nappy changes, free flow etc....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) yes you'll be covered on those numbers...your 9th 3yr old would join with your 1 two yr old and be on a 1:2 ratio Might be worth thinking about the activities you'll have on offer, being careful not to have too much out that needs high supervision - leaving scope for the unforseen stuff! might be worth having an answer machine on standby so you don't feel pressured to get to the phone if it rings If you went on EYP numbers I think you have to work with a qualified level 3...though I might be wrong on this could be worth adding your thoughts to form a 'contingency plan' - always good to have for similar future issues andshows Mrs O that all angles have been considered! Good luck Edited February 13, 2013 by gingerbreadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc106 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) Thanks all. There is normally only 2 of us working so that shouldn't be a problem. :1b I was just unsure as this lady isn't qualified she is working towards her level 3? Edited February 13, 2013 by klc106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fimbo Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Does it meet the statutory requirements tho ? I thought the leader had to be at least L3 with 50% of remaining staff to be qualified, if they have no L2 and are only working towards L3 , then they are not qualified. So if there are only 2 of you, I wouldn't of thought it would cover the requirements ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hi Are you just a sessional setting, open just half a day? Otherwise , how will you cope having any kind of break? I agree with fimbo, the requirements say 50% of remaining staff have to have at least level 2, I think you'd come unstuck if Ofsted turned up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 if this person is an employee and you usually only have 2 staff anyway, is it going to be any different than normal ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc106 Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 yes because she isnt qualified like my other colleague is :1b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I do think this is one of those unusual situations where a bit of common sense needs to be used .. you have enough staff ratio, the qualified bit is missing, but the experience is there , I would go with the flow.. write a brief action plan explaining how things are covered and the staff experience being taken into account.. and have it to hand should there be an official visit.. In reality this is the main concern.. Parents would often far prefer the staff to be regular and know the children and them than employ a complete stranger for a few hours who has no knowledge of the setting but a piece of paper saying qualified.. most parents will not know anyway. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc106 Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 We have decided to close for that day but offer the hours on different days to make up for the ones lost. Thanks all :1b 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Makes sense...at least you don't have to worry about it now.....only about where to fit um in for diff sessions ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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