Staffs’ Training Triumph

It isn’t just the children who learn and grow at the Riverside Day Nursery, our staff undergo important training too.

13 staff successfully completed their Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP), a national professional development initiative which aims to support nursery-age children.

Nikita, the Riverside Day Nursery Manager, said:

“All our staff hold nationally recognised qualifications, but EYPDP helps build on this knowledge by developing skills in key areas, such as communication and language, early maths, and personal and social development.

“It basically means, we are the best we can be, helping lay the best possible foundation for our children’s learning and ensuring they are ready to settle in and thrive when they start school.”

The programme took approximately eight months to complete and involved staff committing to more than 60 hours of online e-learning in their own time.

Nikita adds: “We’re so proud of our team and the hard work they’ve put in – it’s not easy finding time after a full day – but they did it. Thank you and well done!”

Additionally, 12 staff completed first-aid training in August. A vital part of any nursery setting, up to date first-aid training means we have the skills to respond effectively and quickly to accidents and emergencies.