reaction from the sector.
Under the reforms, staffing and qualification requirements for out-of-hours care for children in Reception, and for five- to seven-year-olds, will be aligned with those governing the school day, which could mean a ratio of one staff member to 30 children. The reforms will come into force in September.
Currently, the minimum ratio for four- to seven-year-olds is one adult to eight children, while managers working in out-of-school clubs must hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and 50 per cent of the rest of staff must be qualified to at least Level 2. Under the new reforms, out- of-school providers will no longer have to meet the learning and development requirements of the EYFS for Reception class children.
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