1233 — Early education and childcare services proprietors

What this occupation covers

Early childhood and childcare services proprietors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of residential or day nurseries, play groups, and similar establishments.

Typical duties

determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements

plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities of staff

oversees the learning of young children and ensures that Early Years Foundation Stage and OFSTED standards are met

provides leadership and management to staff to ensure services are delivered to a high quality

develops relationships with children's parents and other educational establishments

ensures the facilities are well maintained and that health and safety standards and other relevant regulations are met

Entry routes and qualifications

Whilst no formal academic qualifications are required by proprietors in this area, a range of relevant courses in early years childcare and management are available. A DBS check is necessary if you run or own a childcare organisation.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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