Here at Adorable Nurseries our staff have been carefully selected for their qualifications, experience and for their passion of working with children and to be an active member of a successful team. All staff have current DBS checks which are reviewed yearly.
When your child first starts the nursery your child’s key person will help to settle your child and will note key information individual to your child that will support your child whilst in the nursery.
We maintain the ratio of staff to children in the nursery as set out in the Safeguarding and Welfare section of the Early Years Foundation Stage Standards 2014, adhering to the Ofsted requirements as follows:
| Age of Child | Staff-Child Ratio |
|---|---|
| 3 months – 2 years | 1:3 |
| 2 years – 3 years | 1:4/ 1:5 |
| 3 years – 5 years | 1:8 |
The nursery employs two room leaders who oversee the daily running of the three rooms. Each room leader is qualified either to Level 3 or above. The room leaders are responsible for the nursery nurses and ensure the smooth running of the daily routine, and plan activities to be carried out during the day. The room leaders are responsible for a key group of children and they oversee their individual learning and development.
The Nursery nurses whom we employ are all qualified at level two early years qualification or are working towards a level three. Each have their own key children whom they are responsible for and to ensure they meet the individual needs of those children.
Karishma is the Nursery Manager at Adorable Nurseries. Karishma has over 10 years experience working within early years. Karishma started her career off as a student and has worked her way up through the many roles, to now becoming a Nursery Manager. Karishma has a Level 4 qualification within Early Childhood Studies, and has a Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification. Karishma is the Lead DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead), Health and Safety Officer and Lead SENCO of the Nursery. Karishma is also trained as a Level 3 SENCO. Karishma has received training In First aid at work, Paediatric first aid, safer recruitment, Health and Safety, Fire safety and Compliance in the Baby Room
Martin is the Deputy Manager at Adorable Nurseries. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience working within the Early Years sector. Martin has worked in childcare for over 17 years and has worked his way up from Early Years Educator to Room Manager and now Acting Deputy Manager. Martin is the nursery's Forest school leader Martin is level 3 qualified and runs our Preschool (Dolphin) Room.
