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Half term staffing for nurseries: keeping ratios covered when schools close
Schools close for half term, but most nurseries stay open. Here's how nursery managers can plan staffing when the usual rhythm of the week changes.

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Schools close for half term, but most nurseries stay open. Here's how nursery managers can plan staffing when the usual rhythm of the week changes.
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A practical mid-term audit for school leaders: DBS checks, single central record entries and KCSIE duties for every supply booking.
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Schools close for half term, but most nurseries stay open. Here's how nursery managers can plan staffing when the usual rhythm of the week changes.
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BlogSchool Management
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