How many children aged under three should childminders and nursery staff be allowed to look after at the same time?
A relaxation in the number of pre-school children that nurseries and registered childminders can oversee has been announced in order to professionalise the pre-school workforce and cut the cost of childcare in England.
Once you have decided to welcome volunteers into your setting on a regular basis, it is a good idea to develop a volunteer policy. This could include information about how you recruit, train and manage volunteers, and health and safety considerations. As you are thinking about your volunteer policy, it may be useful to make sure you are aware of the legal status of volunteers. Remember, volunteers should never be used to replace staff. More information about writing a volunteer policy can be found in the ‘further resources’ section below.
You should also consider whether you will need a volunteer handbook. This is a reference guide for volunteers which should include basic information about your setting and practical information about being a volunteer. More information about writing a volunteer handbook can be found below.
Further resources
Volunteer handbooks:
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The new name for Daycare Trust and the Family and Parenting Institute.
Report reveals childcare is the luxury that families have to afford as figures show that nursery, childminder and after-school club costs are all rising at more than double the rate of inflation.
The two charities merged on 1 January 2013 and the new charity will be launched in April 2013.
A review of Daycare Trust's achievements in 2012
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