Early Years Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that all Banana Moon franchise nurseries within their designated region meet the applicable regulatory standards, safeguarding requirements, and internal quality benchmarks. The role involves regular visits to nurseries to verify compliance through the self-audit process, conduct safeguarding audits, and support centres in maintaining inspection readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the quarterly self-audit process for nurseries in the region: receive submissions, review results, conduct follow-up verification visits, and escalate gaps to the Head of Compliance. 
• Conduct regular compliance visits to franchise nurseries, assessing adherence to the applicable regulatory framework – EYFS/Ofsted in England, National Standards/Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland in Scotland, and Minimum Standards/CIW and Estyn in Wales. 
• Carry out safeguard...