oopsydoopsy Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Hi - can anyone tell me what qualifications are needed/ criteria need to be met to manage a setting these days ? I've read EYFS Statutory Framework and can only see that in sect 3.23 "In group settings, the manager must hold at least a full and relevant level 3............The manager must have at least two years experience of working in an early years setting.........." and basically that they must have a competent deputy. When I spoke to my local EY team, they told me that it must be someone who was an EYT or equally qualified.......I cant find this criteria anywhere. Anybody know anything different ? I have some QTS's working in the setting but these are not the people I would wish to appoint into a management role as they have sufficient responsibility already. This is for some one (or maybe even two people) to manage the setting on a day to day basis. The nominated person is one of the governors so it wouldn't be to take that role either. Thanks in a anticipation. Oopsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Hmm interesting! EYFS clearly says (as you've quoted) level three. But maybe your LA would like higher? I had an ofsted re-regestraion visit a few weeks ago. One of the questions asked was about how I was self- reflect (SEF). I said I was planning to use our LAs 'audits' forms as I felt they covered most things etc. Surprisingly she told me she didn't think that was a good idea- as they have different expectations and cover their own agenda rather than the EYFS! Obviously this is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Erroneous info there from your LA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oopsydoopsy Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Well that's what I thought sunnyday.....I have looked high and low and have looked at other settings Managers job descriptions - but I can't find a thing !! Maybe I should just e mail Ofsted directly ....although they'll probably just tell me to look in the Statutory Framework ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I would certainly contact Ofsted - if they tell you to check Statutory framework tell them that you have and then tell them what your LA have told you 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Well if i was in your LEA i'd be out of a job! (only have level 3 ........plus 20 years experience!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 13 minutes ago, finleysmaid said: Well if i was in your LEA i'd be out of a job! (only have level 3 ........plus 20 years experience!) Yes exactly the same as me finleysmaid! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 oopsydoopsy what lea are you in BTW ..perhaps someone could shed more light on this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSFRebecca Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Ofsted will follow the statutory framework requirements, LAs might say different but that's not what will be inspected 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normanorm11 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 there is a list of the relevant qualifications on the DFE website. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder this should point you in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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