Understanding of the Chief Medical Officers Guidelines for Physical Activity Within the new revised Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, there is now a mention of the Chief Medical Officers guidelines for physical activity. For some practitioners and managers, this information may be new, therefore by reading this article, … [Read more...] about Physical Activity Guidelines – What are these?
No mention of early years funding in Spring Budget
Where was the mention of the early years funding in the Spring Budget? Many people have criticised why the early years funding was not mentioned during the spring budget. Chancellor Philip Hammond announced in his speech the tax free childcare scheme, saving families up to £2000 a year. He also went on to confirm that working … [Read more...] about No mention of early years funding in Spring Budget
How does the Spring Budget affect families?
Spring Budget has been revealed but how does it affect families? Many groups such as families, working parents and self-employed were left disappointed with what was shared in the spring budget. The chancellor's speech involved families, however, there was very little positive information shared that would help this target group. Employees … [Read more...] about How does the Spring Budget affect families?
Parents miss communicated about 30hrs free childcare
Parents confused over the interpretation of the 30hrs free childcare scheme Many parents feel that government have communicated the 30hrs free childcare scheme wrongly. It has now been left to Childcare providers to explain that it is not free at the point of delivery, causing confusion for parents. With the 30hrs being introduced in … [Read more...] about Parents miss communicated about 30hrs free childcare
Further focus on Mathematical Development
Closing the attainment gap in Mathematical Development Following a recent study of good practice in early years and primary settings it shows that there is still a large gap in maths attainment levels between the highest and lowest performing children. Children are still failing to grasp basic numeracy skills, and it is suggested that this … [Read more...] about Further focus on Mathematical Development
Childcare providers confused over charging for additional services
New Model agreement released to outline for childcare providers over confusion of charging for additional services Recently many childcare providers have been confused over the whether they can charge for additional services and what these additional services are. A Guidance (model agreement ) has been released to help clear up … [Read more...] about Childcare providers confused over charging for additional services
Textured Playdough
Making different textured playdough Why not make different textured playdough and incorporate this into children's play eg The Three Little pig. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared our Facebook page every day at 11.30 … [Read more...] about Textured Playdough
Government make a U-turn on GCSE requirements for nursery staff
A U-turn has been made on GCSE requirements Government have made a u-turn on the GCSE requirements nursery staff must have to continue onto doing their level three course. This recent news has been a huge relief for nursery providers as well as nursery staff. The news is Functional skills are to be reinstated as an alternative … [Read more...] about Government make a U-turn on GCSE requirements for nursery staff
Updates on Level 3 and First Aid Rules
To count in ratio practitioners must hold a paediatric first aid qualification The new Statutory Framework for the Early year's foundation stage has been released; it will be effective from April 2017. Within this new document, it states .All newly qualified entrants to the early years workforce who have completed a level 2 and/or level 3 … [Read more...] about Updates on Level 3 and First Aid Rules
New Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
An updated version of The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage is coming soon A new version of The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage is being published in March 2017 and will be effective from April 2017. The framework is for: All early years providers in England (from 3 April 2017)1: maintained … [Read more...] about New Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage