Nursery Management QLS Level 3

Our Nursery Management QLS Level 3 course is a knowledge-only course that provides learners with an understanding of what it takes to become a nursery manager and what the role involves. This course can support your CV with extra knowledge if you currently work in a nursery setting and plan to move into a management role. You will learn how to create a positive nursery environment and ensure the health and safety of children and staff alike. Improve your knowledge of the importance of play for young children, including indoor and outdoor play.

Course Content

Unit 1 The management of nursery staff

• Effective communication
• The appraisal process and logging staff records
• Disciplinary procedures and grievance issues
• Employment policies for the recruitment and management of staff

Unit 2 Safeguarding children

• Definition of child abuse
• Forms of child abuse
• Policies, legislation, and guidelines for safeguarding children
• Roles and responsibilities of staff
• Reporting an incident
• The child protection conference

Unit 3 Health and safety for children and staff

• Safe working practices in the nursery setting for children and staff
• Health and safety at different stages of child development
• Procedures for good hygiene
• Illness
• First aid

Unit 4 The early years foundation stage: curriculum and assessment

• Types of learning
• Detrimental issues and learning
• The importance of differentiation
• Planning learning with the support of assessments

Unit 5 Creating a positive nursery environment

• Summative assessments
• Referral to third parties
• Risk assessment
• Communication for play and learning

Unit 6 Supporting and planning self-directed play

• The play cycle
• The importance of play for young children
• Play equipment and space in the nursery setting
• Outdoor play space
• Indoor play space
• Health and safety for the play space