Nurseries in Scotland to see £1.5m invested in boosting employment levels Funding of £1.5 is to be used to help with nursery staff levels in deprived parts of Scotland. This announcement has come from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. This funding will enable nurseries in deprived areas to benefit from an additional graduate by 2018. It … [Read more...] about First Minister Nicola Sturgeon offers £1.5m to boost employment levels
Coloured Rice Play
Introducing children to the texture of dried rice Why not dye some rice for the children to explore the texture of. Add coloured items to enhance the activity 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 Coloured Rice Play
More children eligible for 30hrs free childcare
Government underestimate number of children eligible for 30hrs free childcare According to the Government, 390,000 three and four-year-olds will be eligible for the 30hrs free childcare entitlement. However Pre- School Learning Alliance believe this figure is wrong and it could be nearer the 500,000 mark. With these figures being wrong this … [Read more...] about More children eligible for 30hrs free childcare
Funding given to Dorset childcare providers for extra free childcare
£1m has been given to Dorset nurseries to create extra places for the increase in free childcare hours To help with the increase of childcare places across Dorset, £1m has been given to nurseries to help offer extra childcare places. £627.398 has been given to Cuddles Day Nurseries in Canford Health and in Rossmore to help extend their … [Read more...] about Funding given to Dorset childcare providers for extra free childcare
No childcare funding given to Children Centres
Why shouldn't children centre's be given childcare funding? As many of us already know that from Septemeber 2017 there will be more help for working parents due to the Governments scheme of double the free childcare entitlement to 30hrs It is believed that Government will be spending £6bn on childcare by 2020, and an additional £1bn on … [Read more...] about No childcare funding given to Children Centres
What is Domestic Abuse
Do you know what Domestic Abuse is? Many practitioners working in the childcare industry often forget about Domestic abuse when referring to the different types of abuse. It can also be known as Domestic Violence This abuse is any type of; controlling bullying threatening or violent behaviour e.g., pushing or shoving However it … [Read more...] about What is Domestic Abuse
Emptying and Filling Activity
Why not collect different items for children to fill and empty with water, this is a good activity to develop many areas of children's development, such as mathematical, physical and language development. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at … [Read more...] about Emptying and Filling Activity
Help with childcare costs for unemployed parents has been extended
Scheme to help with childcare costs has been extended A scheme was introduced to help unemployed parents with childcare costs while thy look for work. Unemployed parents are offered up to 25hrs of childcare for eight weeks. The Parents, Childcare and Employment (Pace) programme was launched in 2015. The aim of the … [Read more...] about Help with childcare costs for unemployed parents has been extended
Fathers consider childcare needs when looking for a job
Fathers would like to spend more time with their children According to the latest survey, when fathers are looking for a new job or taking a promotion they firstly consider childcare. Nearly half of fathers would much prefer a less stressful job and spend quality time with their families. The report by Charity Working Families and Bright … [Read more...] about Fathers consider childcare needs when looking for a job
Helping Early Years Practitioners understand the EYFS
An easy way for Early Years Practitioners to find out about the EYFS When recruiting new employees or having new students, it is important that everyone is familiar with the EYFS. As the EYFS covers many aspects, it is far easier to understand these elements if they are broken down. If employees are fairly new to childcare, it is often the … [Read more...] about Helping Early Years Practitioners understand the EYFS