Staff Training, Checks & Appraisals
Staff Training
All of our staff are on an ongoing staff training programme. We ensure that all our staff are up to date with all relevant/required training and any additional training that we feel will be of benefit for themselves and the children in their care.
According to the Scottish Social Services Council (please see Governing Bodies page), their requirements for staff are the following:
| Managers |
SVQ IV or equivalent |
| Deputy Managers |
SVQ III or equivalent |
| Playworkers |
SVQ III or equivalent |
We also offer our staff training on the following topics:
- Child Protection
- First Aid
- REHIS/Cooksafe
- Additional Support Needs
- Infection Control
- Promoting Positive Behaviour
- TCI
- Music and Movement
- Drama
- Physical/Active Play
- Anti-bullying
- HACCP
- Risk Assessment
- Promoting Equality & Diversity
- Listening & Communication Skills
Etc
Staff Checks
All our staff have to complete rigorous checks with us prior to employment. These include:
- Enhanced Disclosure Scotland Check
- Character Reference
- Professional Reference
- Previous Employers Reference
- Self Declaration or Medical Reference
Staff Appraisals
All our staff carry out self and management appraisals on a six monthly basis. These appraisals enable us to see our staff’s strengths and it there are any areas of development and what training maybe of benefit to the staff member.
Observations
Senior Staff members also carry out monthly “observations” whereby they observe the staff during their interaction with the children and parents, the activities that they have arranged for their keygroup and the general day to day running of the club. The staff are given the opportunity to provide feedback with any ideas that they have which may help to improve the children’s time at the club.
The children are also asked for their input during these observations, we ask them how happy they are at the club and if they have any comments or suggestions to help enhance their experience at the club.
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