The manager would be the person responsible for setting the operational direction and organising the effective running of the day care provision. The manager will normally be the “person in charge” and may be the “registered person”.
If you have a query about childcare and early years qualifications, email us at eycc@socialcare.wales. Please tell us the qualification title, where the qualification was obtained, the job role and the type of setting the role is for.
Last updated: 27 November 2024
Before their appointment, a person in charge (the manager) must have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a day care setting.
Those working in regulated childcare settings with children between the ages of five and 12 years may need to complete a playwork qualification set by SkillsActive to meet National Minimum Standards and regulatory requirements.
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Workers moving to Wales who hold a qualification recognised by the Department of Education (England), the Northern Ireland Social Care Council or Scottish Social Service Council should complete aspects of the All Wales Induction Framework for Early Years and Childcare that are relevant to their role and the setting.
However, employers should ensure that any other UK qualification meets the criteria set out in this Qualification Framework before accepting it for employment.
Managers who are new to the setting or organisation should complete relevant parts of the All Wales induction framework for early years and childcare for managers.
