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Training

Training and Professional Development are vital to the success of Nannas Day Nurseries. As Essex Business Awards Winners in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 with Education and Lifelong Learning and Staff Training and Development Nannas Day Nurseries have consistently proven themselves to be at the forefront of daycare that families need.

Nannas Day Nurseries through its training organisation Future Training Agency offers a wide range of courses as an accredited provider through CACHE.

  • ELC - Entry Level Certificate in Preparation for Childcare
  • CFCC - Foundation Award in Caring for Children
  • CCE - Certificate in Childcare and Education
  • DCE - Diploma in Childcare and Education
  • APEL - Certificate in Work with Children
  • (keep the same but add in line 2)
  • NVQ Level 2
  • NVQ Level 3
  • NVQ Level 4

Internal Training

At Nannas Day Nurseries we offer all our teams the opportunity for professional development in a variety of ways;

Regular Training Sessions

All team members must attend at least 10 training sessions per year, there are normally 3 different training subjects per month and everyone can select their own training sessions, this provides everyone with the opportunity to make decisions about their own training routes. A wide variety of training is included within the yearly development plan.

  • Observation and Assessment
  • The Keyperson Approach
  • The Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice
  • Safeguarding Children
  • Treasure Baskets
  • Heuristic Play
  • Equal Opportunities
  • Health & Hygiene

In addition to this extensive training programme Nannas Day Nurseries access a range of training from Essex Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership as well as other sources such as the Thames Association.

Nannas Day Nurseries offer all team members opportunities to assess and monitor their training and personal development through an Employee Accreditation and Reward Scheme (EARS Program) through which each member of staff can work through and acheive cash bonuses and incentives, and yearly appraisals.

Every team member at Nannas Day Nurseries has to complete a number of induction manuals written by Nannas Day Nurseries when starting at the company to ensure a full and thorough induction to the high standards the company expects from all it's employees during their 3 month probation.