Mama Bear's Day Nursery introduce a flexible childcare scheme To help parents with flexible childcare Mama Bear's Day Nursery have introduced a flexible childcare scheme. This will enable families to choose childcare session that fit their lifestyles. The nursery that is situated in Great Parks Road is currently the only … [Read more...] about Mama Bear’s Day Nursery offers flexible childcare
Charlie bit my Finger
Charlie bit my finger A humorous video about Charlie biting his brothers finger … [Read more...] about Charlie bit my Finger
A balancing act – teaching and play, no one way
A balancing act - teaching and play, no one way - overview introduction This video shows examples of good practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). … [Read more...] about A balancing act – teaching and play, no one way
New rules on child car seats to come into force March next year
New Rules on Car seats coming into effect next March There are new rules on car seats coming into effect next March, these changes are being made to the weight and height of using backless booster seats. This new rule has left many parents confused as to whether they need to replace existing car seats. Come March next year … [Read more...] about New rules on child car seats to come into force March next year
Increase in childcare hours will only see a slight increase in mothers working
Increase in childcare hours will not boost the amount of mother working A recent study suggests that by increasing the number of free hours to 30 hours this will only result in 12,00o more mothers working. The plan to double the amount of free childcare from 15hrs to 30hours will only result in see a slight increase in parents … [Read more...] about Increase in childcare hours will only see a slight increase in mothers working
GCSE requirements causes drop in Early Years recruitment
Drop in Early Years Recruitment due to GCSE English and Maths requirement. A low amount of pupils achieving GCSE in English and Maths is causing a recruitment crisis for the Early years. Many Early Years providers have seen a decrease of students entering the early year's sector. The Department for Education are now consulting on allowing … [Read more...] about GCSE requirements causes drop in Early Years recruitment
What to expect, when? A parents’ guide
A helpful guide for parent 'What to expect, when?' This guide is to help parents/carers understand about their child's learning and development during their first five years. The booklet explains what parents should expect to see during these crucial years within the seven areas of learning. As every child is different and develops at different … [Read more...] about What to expect, when? A parents’ guide
Lack of focus on Pre School learning can affect further development
Lack of stimulation affects toddler's brain development Recent figures show that a lack of pre school learning can impact on a toddler's brain development for decades; with almost 130,000 children a year falling behind before they reach primary school. Leading scientists in child development and neuroscience have joined with Save … [Read more...] about Lack of focus on Pre School learning can affect further development
Childcare providers to sign up to the Tax-Free Childcare scheme
Accessing the New Tax-Free Childcare Scheme If you are a childcare provider, you must sign up to the Tax-Free Childcare scheme. By completing this process parents who have successfully applied for Tax-Free Childcare can make payments direct to you. The Tax-Free Childcare scheme is part of the government’s long-term plan to … [Read more...] about Childcare providers to sign up to the Tax-Free Childcare scheme
Conducting a Mock Ofsted Inspection
Top tips on conducting a mock Ofsted Inspection It is good practice to carry out Ofsted mock inspections as often as you can. This will help prepare practitioners and highlight any issues to work on before the real inspection. Conducting mock Ofsted inspections are easy to do especially when following the Early Years Handbook. This document … [Read more...] about Conducting a Mock Ofsted Inspection