new staff ratios???

[tombay]

Hi guys can anybody confirm what the new guidelines are for sept 2014 regarding staff:children ratio in before and after school clubs??
I know at present they are 1:8 however I've heard its changing to 1:30!!!
Many thanks
Nicola

[tutu]

its all on the ofsted and play england websites

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, you're right, the debate back in february 2014 on BBC.co.uk

Page 23 of the 2014 EYFS framework deals with ratios and page 24 states

3.40. Where the provision is solely before/after school care or holiday provision for children who normally attend Reception class (or older) during the school day, there must be sufficient staff as for a class of 30 children. It is for providers to determine how many staff are needed to ensure the safety and welfare of children, bearing in mind the type(s) of activity and the age and needs of the children. It is also for providers to determine what qualifications, if any, the manager and/or staff should have. Providers do not need to meet the learning and development requirements in Section 1. However, practitioners should discuss with parents and/or carers (and other practitioners/providers as appropriate, including school staff/teachers) the support they intend to offer.

xx

[tombay]

Fabulous thought I'd read right but couldn'tfind aanything official
Thank you
Nicola

[aaandla]

is this affecting Scotland as well as I haven't heard anything here .