FAQS Human Resources

Question Q – “How do settings pay term time staff - over 12 months? Also do they pay holiday pay or not?" Answers A – “We pay our staff for the hours they work each month not pro rata. We then pay holiday pay in the summer holidays so the staff aren't ever without any money any part of the year.” A – “I work term time in a private … [Read more...] about How do settings pay term time staff?

Question Q – "I have a nursery policy that no staff members can accept or add children's parents/carers on social media. In the past I have used disciplinary action when they have ignored this. How do other settings deal with this?" Answers A – “This is an interesting article exploring practitioners and parents being friends on social … [Read more...] about How do you deal with parents and practitioners being friends on social media?

Question Q - "If your holiday year runs from January to December can your boss (owner) legally stop you from booking holidays during the month of December if there is no other staff on leave and ratios are ok?" Answers A – “We can take holiday in Dec but Christmas week we generally take it in turns. Last year I had to work. This year I … [Read more...] about Can my manager stop me booking holiday in December?

Question Q - "I claim the two year old funding but I only claim 12 hours a week (2 days), if the nursery claims 15 hours a week from the government but I only use 12 in term time, can I use the remainder hours I should have 'left over' in summer holidays / half term hols? How do nurseries do this if they do?" Answers A – “The nursery can … [Read more...] about I only use 12 hours out of my 15 hours funding, can i use the remaining when i like?

Question Q - "Has anyone ever experienced managers making snide comments to you, putting you down or making you feel silly in front of other members of staff. I can deal with banter but sometimes it gets too much and it feels unfair. What would other people do?" Answers – A – “If you feel incredibly strongly there is always a grievance … [Read more...] about My manager is horrible to me, what should i do?

Question Q - "When it comes to the 3 year old funding of 15 hours in England, do private nurseries have the ability to place restrictions on this? For example, for each 5 hour session- a child will get 2.5 hours?" Answers – A - "You need to know what the ruling is from the authority who provide your funding. Here I'm Gloucestershire you … [Read more...] about Can private nurseries place restrictions on funding sessions?