Our Staff

Each setting is run by a team of staff who are qualified and suitably experienced to meet the needs of the children in their care. They are also CRB and have enhanced disclosures which ensures the childrens safety.

Our commitment to our staff is recognised by the gaining and retention of the Investors in People and Positive about Disabled People awards

RASCALS exceeds the OFSTED requirement of at least 50% staff to be qualified to Level III with the vast majority of our staff holding at least a Level III childcare qualification. All of our Managers hold a Level IV or above, or are working towards that goal.

The following training courses are compulsory for all of our childcare staff:

• First Aid
• Food Hygiene
• Fire Safety
• Manual Handling
• Child Protection
• Health and Safety
• Equal Opportunities

Additional training is undertaken by staff in relation to the job they carry out:

• Chomp (dental hygiene and food),
• Creative Play,
• Aspergers,
• Makaton for Babies,
• Science through Water Play,
• Nursery Narrative,
• Introduction to Speech Therapy,
• Portage Workshops,
• Supporting Babies
• Child Development 0 -3 years,
• Observing Babies and Young Children,
• Schematic Development,
• Behaviour Management,
• SEN 1, 2 &3,
• Assertiveness,
• Developing Observation Skills,
• Thinking Skills
• Disability Equality Training.

Supervisory and Management staff receive tailored training designed to develop Management Skills and Team Building.

RASCALS provides a uniform to all staff so they can be easily recognised by parents and visitors whether in our setting or on outings.