A further explanation of what the Early Years Pupil Premium Funding is? In 2011 the Department of Education introduced the Pupil Premium into schools in England, this extra pot of funding was to raise attainment levels of disadvantaged pupils and close the gap between these children and their peers. In April 2015 The Department for … [Read more...] about Do you fully understand what the Early Years Pupil Premium is?
Are you joining in National Science Week?
Why not join in this educational week learning all about science? National Science week runs from the 10th-19th March, this year the theme is Change. By joining in this week it will help encourage children to learn more about different concepts of science, e.g., changes in the environment from seasons to climates, to materials to … [Read more...] about Are you joining in National Science Week?
Painting with ice cubes
Making marks with paint ice cubes Fill an ice cube tray with paint and place an ear bud into each individual cube. Once frozen children will enjoy making marks with the paint ice cubes. 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 Painting with ice cubes
Ten people skills you need to succeed at work
Having people skills are crucial to your professional success Having the right qualifications and levels of experience are not the only elements of becoming successful in your job; it is imperative that employees have certain skills these are referred to as people skills. It is a managers responsibility to recruit the right person for … [Read more...] about Ten people skills you need to succeed at work
New guidelines to help spot child abuse
New guidelines in helping spot child abuse warn nurseries to look out for excessive clinginess Draft guidelines are being drawn up to help all those working with children to help spot signs of child abuse. The advice from NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) expresses the importance of looking out for … [Read more...] about New guidelines to help spot child abuse
Using Tuff Spot trays in your Baby Room
5 Simple Tuff spot activities for your Baby Room Tuff spot trays are a fantastic resource for nurseries, they are large enough for children to group around and can either be placed on the floor, on a stand or on a table. Many resources/materials can be put in a tuff spot tray for children to explore and develop their senses. Using a tuff spot … [Read more...] about Using Tuff Spot trays in your Baby Room
A fifth of nurseries won’t be offering 30hrs free childcare
More and more nurseries will not be offering the 3ohrs free childcare scheme It is now believed a fifth of nursery providers who provides the 15hrs free entitlement scheme will not be offering the 30hrs free childcare scheme.Back in March a survey was conducted asking childcare providers if they would be offering the increased hours, … [Read more...] about A fifth of nurseries won’t be offering 30hrs free childcare
Helpful advice on what is sexual abuse
What is sexual assault? Sexual abuse can happen to anyone; it is an act that a person does not give consent to. Children as young as babies can be subject to sexual abuse, therefore everyone who works in early years setting should be fully aware of the signs and symptoms. Sometimes suffers from sexual abuse do not show physical injuries. … [Read more...] about Helpful advice on what is sexual abuse
How parents can help children develop language and maths skills
Interaction is key in helping children develop their language and maths skills To help children flourish in their development research suggest that interacting with them correctly can make a huge difference. Using gestures and pointing at objects along with vocabulary enables the development of children's language skills. These simple … [Read more...] about How parents can help children develop language and maths skills
Grandparents help look after children to reduce childcare costs
Instead of paying childcare providers, parents are using grandparents to save on childcare costs It is believed that grandparents are saving working parents £16 billion in childcare costs. A report from Insurer ages in partnership with the International Longevity Centre highlights that on average grandparents help working parents out with 8 … [Read more...] about Grandparents help look after children to reduce childcare costs