Sunhill invests continuously in staff training and development, but maintains a sensible balance between trainee and experienced staff. Over 50% have approved qualifications, while nursery assistants are chosen for their maturity and experience. All staff are carefully vetted, and staff-child ratios are generally greater than those laid down by statutory requirements. The target average staff ratio throughout our nurseries is approximately 1:4, encompassing the statutory requirement of 1:3 for babies and toddlers, aged 3 months to 2 years, 1:4 for 2-3 year olds and 1:8, age 3 plus.