Helping children understand what happens when you mix two colours together Why not try this activity with a group of children, let them explore what happens when they mix two colours together. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30 … [Read more...] about Colour Mixing Activity
Jobs affected by closure of Avranches Day Nursery
Employee affected by Avranches Day Nursery having to close Avranches Day Nursery on Trinity Hill will close at the end of August, leaving 19 staff and a lot of children affected. Avranches Day Nursery has been offering childcare for 20 years. Children and staff have been offered the opportunity to move to the parish's other nursery, … [Read more...] about Jobs affected by closure of Avranches Day Nursery
More money given to childcare providers in Bolton
More money is given to childcare providers in Bolton to help boost childcare places The government has a funding amount of £232,243 to help working parents in Bolton access 3ohrs free childcare per week. Because of this funding boost, childcare providers in Bolton will be able to offer more childcare places. At present all … [Read more...] about More money given to childcare providers in Bolton
Why everyone should know what Breast ironing is
Do you know what breast ironing is? Breast ironing is where young girls are put through torture, a hot iron or stone is placed on their breasts to compress the breast issue. By doing this it destroys a women's breasts, it can take a few days or even a few weeks. When breast ironing takes places it is often done as part of … [Read more...] about Why everyone should know what Breast ironing is
Car wheel printing
Making prints with car wheels Why not drizzle some paint onto a table top and then let the children run their cars through the paint. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30 … [Read more...] about Car wheel printing
How will nurseries and schools provide 30hrs free childcare
Nurseries and school raise concerns over how they will provide 30hrs free childcare With the 15hrs free childcare entitlement due to increasing to 30hrs in Septemeber for only working parents, concerns are being raised by nurseries and schools as to whether they can provide the 30hrs free childcare. Discussions around space, staffing and … [Read more...] about How will nurseries and schools provide 30hrs free childcare
Dinosaur tuff spot
Creating a dinosaur tuff spot activity Do you have children in your setting that are interested in dinosaurs?, if so why not create this dinosaur tuff spot activity. Add some water to make a swamp. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30 … [Read more...] about Dinosaur tuff spot
Government give £60m to support children with SEND
Money is given by Government to support SEND children and families Funding of £60m will be given to support children and families with SEND from April 2017. This funding has been confirmed by Minister for Vulnerable Children and Families. The Funding will be used to help with changes made to the SEND System. £15m of the £60m … [Read more...] about Government give £60m to support children with SEND
£50m grant scheme to fund childcare places
A £50m project is set to help create thousands of free childcare places The Government has announced a £50m grant scheme will help fund £9,000 new childcare places. This scheme will help deliver the Government's promise of 30hrs free childcare for 3 and 4 year olds. Funding will be allocated to providers to invest in buildings, revamp … [Read more...] about £50m grant scheme to fund childcare places
Making marks with nail brush
Making marks using other tools Instead of using a paintbrush why not use a nail brush to make marks. Stand back and watch what marks the children make. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30am. … [Read more...] about Making marks with nail brush