Staffing arrangements' is one of the five overarching legal requirements grouped under the 'Suitable people' Framework for the EYFS (see box).
STAFFING ARRANGEMENTS
Links to:
- Every Child Matters Outcome: Helping to keep children safe;
- Former National Standards: 1 - Suitable Person; 2 - Organisation; 6 - Safety; and 14 - Documentation;
Overarching general requirement
Staffing arrangements must be organised to ensure safety and to meet the needs of the children
Specific legal requirements
Policies and procedures that need to be in place:
- Operational policy
- Operational issues
- All providers must meet the requirements for adult:child ratios set out in Appendix 2 (See Statutory Framework for the EYFS, pages 49-50).
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