What is a nursery manager?

As a nursery manager would be in charge of the day-to-day running of a childcare setting: managing and supporting staff and making sure that the setting offers a safe and caring environment for children to develop and learn. You will need to be a good leader with strong communication skills.

The most common childcare qualifications for nursery managers are: 

• Level 3 Diploma and experience gained from starting as a nursery nurse
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce (early years management)
• NNEB
• Foundation Degree or HND in an early years related subject
• Degree in early years, childcare, child development or related subject. 

What does a room leader do in a nursery?

The Room Leader is a qualified Nursery Nurse with a level 3 or above qualification and a minimum of 1 year working in a nursery as nursery nurse they have the responsibility for the day- to-day running of their room. They perform an important role caring for children, maintaining a high-quality, stimulating learning environment, supervising staff and imparting their knowledge and skills to others.

What is a level 3 nursery Nurse?

Most nursery nurses have achieved a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education, a BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development or an NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.

What qualifications do I need to work in a nursery?

A level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification

What is the salary of a nursery nurse?

Depending on age and experienced a Nursery Worker earns an average wage of £8.00 per hour. Most people move on to other jobs if they have more than 20 years’ experience in this field. Pay for this job does not change much by experience, with the most experienced earning only a bit more than the least. 

What does a nursery nurse do?

A nursery nurse works with young children – ranging in age from birth to around seven – helping them to develop and learn. Nursery nurses work in state-run day nurseries, privately-run nurseries, family centres (such as Sure Start children’s centres), primary schools (in the Early Years stage) and hospitals.

What qualifications do I need for childcare?

You will need one of the following qualifications;

• Level 3 NVQ in Caring for Children and Young People.
• Level 3 NVQ in Childcare and Education.
• Level 3 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
• Level 3 NVQ in Early Years Care and Education.
• Level 3 NVQ in Play work.
• Level 3 Diploma in Play work (NVQ) 

What qualifications do I need to be a nursery teacher? 

The requirements for becoming a nursery schoolteacher vary depending on the school setting. A high school diploma, associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or childcare could be required. Holding your QTS is an advantage but degree must be relevant or recognise in early years.

What are the 7 areas of learning?

The areas of learning are:

• Communication and language.
• Physical development.
• Personal, social, and emotional development.
• Understanding the world.
• Expressive arts and design. 

What skills do you gain from working in a nursery?

As a Nursery Nurse, you need:

• Stamina and a lot of energy
• Patience and tolerance
• A sense of fun.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Creativity and imagination
• To be understanding and able to give encouragement.
• An understanding of children’s physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development.

What is the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 years old. All schools and Ofsted-registered early years’ providers must follow the EYFS, including childminders, preschools, nurseries, and school reception classes.

What age groups can I work with in a Nursery?

Babies – 3 months – 16 months approx.

Toddlers 1 – 16 months approx. – 2 years

Toddlers 2 – 2 – 3 years

Preschool 3 – 5 years

How many Nursery Nurse per child are in nursery (ratio)?

There are strict guidelines on the ratio of staff to children: for under two-year-olds –one Nursery Nurse to three children. Two- to three-year-olds – one Nursery Nurse to four children. Three- to five-year-olds – one Nursery Nurse to eight children.