Emergency replacement of staff.
How we cover staffing shortfalls quickly to maintain ratios and child safety.
Aim: To ensure that action is taken to replace staff in a situation when a staff member needs to leave in an emergency.
Purpose:
To ensure that staff:child ratios are maintained.
To make all attempts to replace a trained staff member with another where possible.
Procedure:
Inform the Approved Provider and/or General Manager that a staff member has left due to an emergency.
To refer to casual list for appropriate staff being trained or working towards their qualification.
To inform DECs of situation and contingency plan that is in place.
Steps will be taken to ensure children’s wellbeing and safety during staff transition time.
Sourced: Education & Care Services National Regulation
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