Inspection of 11 January 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (4) Ten staff members employed to work directly with children did not hold an award in Early childhood Care and Education at a minimum Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent. This regulation was non-compliant on the previous two inspections. Management at that time reported that a request had been made to the minister to receive an exemption due to the provision of a specialised programme. An exemption was not granted
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider is in correspondence with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth as well as the Department of Education on this matter. All staff are registered with the Teaching Council. Jonix Human Resources department continues to favour and screen for those with a qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education and recognition from the teaching council
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 23, 26, 28.