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Staffing ratios
- Extended services: staffing ratios The rules for staffing classes also apply for extended provision. Find out the staff you need depending on the age groups of your holiday, after-school and breakfast clubs.
- EYFS staffing ratio and qualification requirements Find out the staffing ratio and qualification requirements in early years group settings, and download our summary of the rules.
- Infant class size limits: reception and KS1 Get to grips with the rules on infant class sizes.
- Staffing ratios for supervising breaks and lunchtimes It’s up to you to decide how many members of staff you have supervising breaks and lunchtimes, unless you're an early years provider where there's set requirements. Get advice on deciding the right staffing ratio.
- Staffing ratios for trips and visits Understand how to decide staffing ratios for school trips based on an assessment of risk. Find out what you need to consider, including extra needs you must meet for pupils in the EYFS.
- Staffing ratios: secondary schools There's no set teacher to pupil ratio or class sizes in secondary schools. However, read our guidance for help with determining what ratios would be appropriate.
- Staffing ratios: special schools What is the average staff to pupil ratio in a special school? We look at national averages for staffing ratios in special schools. We also relay advice from one of our associate education experts, and look at the Department for Education’s area guidelines.
- Transporting pupils: guidance and risk assessments If your school is transporting pupils, whether for an educational visit or a sports fixture against another school, you'll need to think about your staffing for this and complete a risk assessment. Have a look at guidance on what to consider, and find examples of risk assessment forms.