Busy Bees awarded The Queens Award for Enterprise Back in March Busy Bees Day Nurseries were given the fantastic news they had achieved The Queens Award for Enterprise.It is awarded for outstanding achievement recognising them as one of the best companies in the UK in their field. On the 21st of April this was made public in the London Gazette … [Read more...] about Busy Bees successful bid for Queens Award
World Autism Awareness Week
Did you join in World Autism Awareness week? World Autism Awareness Week took place on the 26th March 2018 and ran until 2nd April 2018. Nearly seven hundred thousand people are on the Autism Spectrum in the United Kingdom. Autism is a lifelong developmental disability affecting communication interest’s behaviour and social interaction and … [Read more...] about World Autism Awareness Week
Gender related pay figures revealed
Women's pay still lagging behind Under new gender pay, reporting legislation nursery chains with more than two hundred and fifty employees have revealed their latest gender-related pay figures. With women in the sector earning an equal pay in this particular career there is still a percentage lagging behind. Forcing companies to reveal pay … [Read more...] about Gender related pay figures revealed
A peak in the amount of aspiring teachers
More and more people becoming teachers There was a peak in aspiring teachers with a record number of places up three percent accepted onto their preferred course according to recent statistics released by UCAS. The statistics reported core numbers of applications and applicants at scheduled points in the application cycle in 2017. As of September … [Read more...] about A peak in the amount of aspiring teachers
The Department for Educations drops some child data
Child nationality and country of birth data to be ceased The Department for Education has dropped the categories of child nationality and country of birth in their data collection requirements. The data will cease to be gathered by the government following a series of court challenges by campaigners. The policy was introduced just two years ago in … [Read more...] about The Department for Educations drops some child data
The legacy of Jerome Bruner
Great influencer Jerome Bruner Jerome Bruner The legacy of Jerome Bruner who was an eminent Psychologist, professor and researcher whose work greatly influenced theories on early year’s education and the four modes of thinking and how they affect performance is evident. He is held in high regard in the field of early years … [Read more...] about The legacy of Jerome Bruner
Innovative invention
The use of touchscreen technology has soared over recent years Children want to copy their parents and older siblings and Route 2 Education have skillfully designed a highly engaging, robust and interactive table to meet this demand whilst at nursery. The table they have designed is highly robust with a full software suite and annual updates … [Read more...] about Innovative invention
Calls for Early Years Settings to Offer veg first during weaning
Ella’s Kitchen ‘Veg for Victory' campaign Ella’s Kitchens ‘Greener Paper’ has been delivered to Parliament urging the government to focus on the importance of vegetables being used in the weaning stage. They are requesting early years nutrition guidelines to be made clearer in the Ella’s Kitchen ‘Veg for Victory' campaign. The long-term … [Read more...] about Calls for Early Years Settings to Offer veg first during weaning
Professional Development in the workforce
Developing your team's professional development Pen Green Research Development and Training Base, situated in a 1930s former comprehensive school in Corby Northamptonshire can help you to develop your team’s professional development and business. Pen Green was founded in 1983 and has grown substantially over the years. They are a training … [Read more...] about Professional Development in the workforce
Calls to oust eligibility cap on 30 hrs free childcare
Who can claim 30hrs of free childcare? Calls to oust the eligibility cap on the thirty hours tax free childcare are becoming louder. Under the current system, foster carers are currently not eligible to claim. It is designed for the parents who need childcare to be able to work so why doesn’t it cover foster carers? The free childcare only covers … [Read more...] about Calls to oust eligibility cap on 30 hrs free childcare