§ Staff compliance hub
Staff compliance for nurseries
Ratios, qualifications, DBS checks, paediatric first aid and safeguarding training - the people-side of compliance, explained in plain English.
Nursery staff ratios explained
The statutory ratios for under-2s, two-year-olds and 3+, plus when Level 6 changes them.
Free toolNursery ratio calculator
Enter the children in a room and the staff on the floor to see if you meet the EYFS minimum, and the shortfall if not.
GuideThe single central record
What the SCR is, what is statutory for early years settings, and the errors inspectors find most often.
TemplateSingle central record template
A free fillable SCR: one row per person, every check inspectors ask for.
GuideSafer recruitment checklist for early years
Every check from advert to induction: identity, right to work, enhanced DBS and barred list, references, qualifications and overseas checks.
ChecklistSafer recruitment checklist template
A free fillable checklist to complete for each new starter, then transfer to the SCR.
TemplateStaff training matrix template
A free fillable training matrix: staff down the side, courses across the top, with expiry dates and a red/amber/green status per cell.
ChecklistOfsted readiness checklist
Includes the staff-file evidence Ofsted checks - DBS, first aid, training, references.
SoftwareNursery compliance software
Track expiring DBS, first aid and training certificates automatically across your team.
Frequently asked questions
What checks do nursery staff need?
DBS with barred-list check, identity, right to work, references, qualifications, and ongoing suitability - plus training such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. DullDocs tracks these per person, chases what's missing, and feeds your single central record.
Run a free readiness scan
Add your documents and DullDocs flags missing or expiring compliance records - DBS, first aid, policies, certificates - so you're ready before Ofsted calls.