Staff changes procedure.

Aim: When staff changes occur within the centre we aim to minimise stress for the children, parents and other staff and provide continuity of care.

Procedure: * Parents will be informed of staff changes via the App and on notice boards in the centre.

• We will discuss staff changes and reasons for these with the children during group times to minimise disruption and support the children's acceptance.

• Changes to staffing will be discussed during staff meetings to give staff the opportunity to express their concerns and to identify strategies to minimise disruption to the centre as a whole.

To support effective continuity of education and care during times of change, the Nominated Supervisor will:

• ensure casual or relief educators, volunteers and work experience students complete an induction process similar to that for permanent staff (see Educator and Management Policy) so they can become familiar with:

  • the service environment, staff and needs of children

  • and receive copies or access to service policies and procedures, relevant legislation, Code of Conduct, Service philosophy and their position description.

• draw on the same casual staff and volunteers, and on the same day each week where possible, so they can develop positive and meaningful relationships with the children and their families.

• implement rosters and staffing arrangements which provide children and families with familiar educators with whom they can develop supportive and trusting relationships during their time at the Service.

• inform families and children of any changes to staffing before they occur where possible. Notification may be via the centre App, email, note or on the Service noticeboard.

Source: National Quality Standard

Early Years Learning Framework V2.0 2022

Education and Care Services National Regulations

Centre Support

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