A complaint by Campaign group Champagne Nurseries, lemonade Funding has been submitted regarding the Governments abuse of its position Campaign group Champagne Nurseries, lemonade Funding (CNLF) has submitted a complaint to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) about the Government's abuse of its position as the biggest purchaser of … [Read more...] about Complaint submitted by Campaign group Champagne Nurseries, lemonade Funding
Ways to develop ongoing training for early years staff
The importance of developing ongoing professional development for Early Years staff Ongoing training and professional development for all early years staff is highly important; this is not only to enhance practitioner knowledge and skills, but it is also to ensure high-quality teaching and learning is being delivered to … [Read more...] about Ways to develop ongoing training for early years staff
An interactive play to help early years staff understand FGM
An interactive way to help early years staff understand FGM To help nurseries, children centres and schools tackle FMG; Bloodlines are travelling are the county to deliver FGM training. The training delivered is carried out in the form of an interactive play. The play (Bloodlines) will help professionals recognise and respond to cases of … [Read more...] about An interactive play to help early years staff understand FGM
Breaking down the barriers of stereotyping
Giving children further choices to help address stereotyping, it is not just about choosing pink or blue Breaking down the barriers of stereotyping in the early years can be extremely easy, offering children a wide range of resources and experiences can help achieve this. It is imperative that practitioners are not stereotypical when … [Read more...] about Breaking down the barriers of stereotyping
Sesame Street Characters support refugee children
Early Education for refugee children is being delivered by the TV Sesame Street Characters The famous TV characters from Sesame Street have joined with the International Rescue Committee to deliver early education and emotional support for refugee children in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Syria Many people will recognise the … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Characters support refugee children
Making Cloud Dough
Easy sensory experience for young children Combine baby oil and flour together to make Cloud Dough, Children will spend a considerable amount of time exploring the texture. 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 Making Cloud Dough
Does the quality of nursery lead to better outcomes for children?
Attending outstanding nurseries does not always lead to better outcomes for children According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) at the London School of Economics, the University of Surrey and University College London it reveals that children being taught by a qualified teacher or … [Read more...] about Does the quality of nursery lead to better outcomes for children?
Rise in business rates will mean a rise in childcare costs
Childcare providers warn that the rise in business costs will lead to a rise in childcare costs Over the next five years, many nurseries will see a rise in their business rates, with an average facing a 15 per cent rise from April. For many childcare providers, this may mean they will need to recuperate their loss in other areas such as … [Read more...] about Rise in business rates will mean a rise in childcare costs
No free childcare for parents on zero hour contracts
Parents on zero hours contracts may miss out on 30hrs free childcare It has been confirmed by the government that half of the families will not be eligible for the 30hrs free childcare. For parents who are on zero hours contracts, this may mean they miss out on free childcare. Does this affect you? According to Shadow Education Minister, … [Read more...] about No free childcare for parents on zero hour contracts
Preparing yourself for the 30hrs free childcare offer
Helpful tips on how to prepare for the 30hrs free childcare scheme As we all know from this September working families will be able to claim 30hrs free childcare. For many childcare providers, this Government scheme has caused nothing but concerning issues. Come April new funding given to providers will be under the Early Years Funding Formula. … [Read more...] about Preparing yourself for the 30hrs free childcare offer