Weather disruption
Winter weather is causing disruption to services in some parts of the county. Find out what services may be affected in your area.
Staffing expertise and key workers
All staff support the children's learning and development and provide quality care. We are committed to the professional development of all staff members. We use a named key person system so that each child gets the support they need.
Acting Manager:
- Ash Knight
Seniors:
- Koby Plain
- Patsy Campbell
Childcare Workers:
- Abigail Humphries
- Abi Crane
- Libby Phillips
Childcare Assistants:
- Sharna Horwood
- Beth Hoskins
- Emily Chatfield
- Abbie Harper
- Lisa Wilkinson
| Child's age | Staff ratio |
|---|---|
| Under 2 years | 1:3 |
| 2 to 3 years | 1:4 |
| 3 to 5 years | 1:8 |
Ofsted report and policies
See the nurseries Ofsted inspection report.
Contact the nursery for a copy of their policies.
Safety
The safety of all children is key to Shaftesbury Children's Centre nursery. The nursery provides safe premises for children to explore and grow.
Safeguarding
The nursery follows the Safeguarding Children Policy. This is used when there is a concern for a child's well-being or safety. It ensures that children and families get the support they deserve to keep them safe.
The nursery has a Designated Safeguarding Officer (the nursery manager) and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer.
For support and advice, contact the nursery. If you have a concern about a child, see our child protection page.
Staff checks
Before hiring a member of staff, the nursery will:
- do an enhanced DBS (suitability) check
- explore their work history
- check references and supervision