Staffing and Key Person System

KidsParadise policy is to have a high ratio of adults to children. This allows us to have a Key Person system, which gives each member of staff particular responsibility for just a few children. As a result, each child in the group has one special adult to relate to, which can make settling into a group much easier. In addition, the key person can tailor the group's activities for each individual child. 

Copies of our document can be requested from the manager. 

The majority of KidsParadise staff have obtained Early Years NVQ level 2 or 3, have paediatric first aid training and have attended appropriate locally arranged courses
The manager of the setting has obtained a BA in Early Childhood Studies and Education and has over 15 years of experience in working with children.
All KidsParadise staff have been screened by the Government Disclosure and Barring Service or its predecessor organisations, which is aimed at preventing unsuitable people from working with children. 

• More information on requesting additional support can be obtained via this link.
• The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) referral form can be obtained from the Croydon Borough Council.
• ​Information on procedures for managing allegations against staff can be found on the CSCP website.
• All two-year-old eligibility checks are done via Croydon Family Space.
• Visit the Croydon Chatterbox group for all communication and language concerns
• ​EYR Inspection Report