Why use a training matrix?
Do you have records of your teams training stored in many files around the office? And are you finding it more and more difficult to easily access them? A training matrix is an easy tool that stores all your teams training records in one place and even reminds you of when training is due. Let’s look into this further as to why using a training matrix in your setting would benefit you;
Storing training records in one place
A training matrix is a one file document that can either sit in a file or on a cloud based system. Using a training matrix allows you to consolidate all your records into one and reduce the stress of having to locate all your teams training files.
Easily track employees training
It is a managers responsibility to oversee staffs training requirements to ensure they are continuously updating their continuous professional development? A training matrix is a great tool that provides managers with the information on who needs to be trained on what and when. It takes away the added pressure of having to search through files to see when training becomes due. The training matrix can help mangers plan and prepare for the settings training requirements and can help set those budgets for staff training.
Reduce time
Finding ways to reduce the time spent on those tedious jobs is always appealing to those working in the early year’s sector. A training matrix reminds managers as to when practitioners training is due, saving managers time in searching for those important dates.
Meeting the Requirements of Ofsted
As many managers are aware it is an Ofsted requirement to have records of staff training. These will be checked during an inspection, therefore managers need to know where these are located. Having a training matrix that is easily accessible containing all staff records would be a huge benefit to nursery managers.