Chancellor announces rise to the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage Chancellor Philip Hammond has informed Parliament that the National Living Wage, for employees 25 and over, will rise from £7.20 to £7.50 an hour in April 2017. This will be worth up to £500 a year for a full-time employee. Many in the Early Years sector were … [Read more...] about Rise to National Living Wage
Signs and Symptoms Of Female Genital Mutilation
Looking for warning signs of Female Genital Mutilation With recent changes to safeguarding children Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been more widely exposed and it is now those working in childcare responsibility to look out for warning signs and report their concerns. Having a clear understanding of what Female … [Read more...] about Signs and Symptoms Of Female Genital Mutilation
Surrey petition for free childcare for working parents
Surrey working parents are asking for free childcare A petition has been put together by Surrey working parent asking for free childcare for two-year-olds. Parents will only be eligible if both parents are working. The e-petition has attracted over 132,732 signatures. The petition was heard at Westminster … [Read more...] about Surrey petition for free childcare for working parents
Children better off at nursery than at home with parents
Why are children developmentally better off attending nursery? New research, carried out at the London school of Economics and Oxford University reveals that children aged between two and three tended to be more stimulated at nursery due to the interaction with new children and adults, which helped their development. The report suggests … [Read more...] about Children better off at nursery than at home with parents
Petition to rethink funding cuts for Nursery School’s
The petition calls for a rethink of funding cut for Nursery Schools The Save State Nursery Schools petition was launched recently in a bid to stop the Government cutting funding for more than 400 state-funded settings, under the new Early Years National Funding Formula (EYNFF).It is a big worry that under the new funding … [Read more...] about Petition to rethink funding cuts for Nursery School’s
Dad rants on Facbook over lack of free childcare for working parents
Facebook rant about free childcare for people on benefits leads to big debate One dad has caused a debate on Facebook arguing that working parents are not being given the support in paying for childcare that many other parents, who do not work, are given. Hundreds of other working parents have joined the angry parent and agreed with him. Some … [Read more...] about Dad rants on Facbook over lack of free childcare for working parents
Roller Ball Painting
Roller ball painting can help develop children's creativity as well as learning about colouring mixing. Children will enjoy moving the tray around and watching the lines of paint appear. 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 Roller Ball Painting
Shout about how amazing your nursery is
Showcase how proud you are of your nursery As many nursery providers have read and watched the footage about the recent undercover investigation story stating that nurseries aren't safe. Why not take this opportunity to show how amazing your nursery is and not let this outrageous recent story give nurseries a bad name. How does your nursery … [Read more...] about Shout about how amazing your nursery is
Government awards Childcare Works Programme £3 million
£3m given to Childcare Works Programme to support early years providers in offering 30hrs free childcare A substantial amount of money has been awarded by Government to the Childcare Works Programme. The £3 million will enable Early years providers and councils to communicate amongst one another to ensure there are enough childcare providers … [Read more...] about Government awards Childcare Works Programme £3 million
App created for parents to improve school readiness skills
Parenting app introduced to help parents get children school ready A new app, EasyPeasy, has been released for parents to aid children with their school readiness, with results showing improved concentration and willlingness to complete difficult tasks. The results are from a randomised controlled trial carried out by the University of … [Read more...] about App created for parents to improve school readiness skills