MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION • Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children • Ensure that children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development • Ensure practice and provisions in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage • Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand, and when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures. Assumes the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. • Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members • Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion • Support pre-school staff in delivering the Foundation Stage; ensure that provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the local authority in relation to nursery grant funding for three and four- year olds • Establish, develop and maintain a highly professional working relationship with relevant local authority department, regulatory bodies and other agencies • Support a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice through out the nursery.
OPERATIONAL • Support facilitation of inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations • Support the deliverance of occupancy targets • Ensure accurate reporting in respect of occupancy, quality and standards STAFF • Recruit, induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high quality childcare practice • Develop a well-qualified and experienced team able to meet and exceed all relevant standards • Identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate training undertaken by staff • Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
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