Still too much sugar is being consumed! Recent studies have shown that children in the UK are still consuming large quantities of sugar on a daily basis, with some children having four times the amount of sugar they should have. The implications of this are massive for children and will only continue to add to the rising child obesity levels and … [Read more...] about Children are consuming too much sugar
Having students within the workplace
Using the full potential of students Students who are completing a variety of course from level one and two up to those completing degrees will all require at some point during their course to complete some work experience. Work experience gives students the vital hands-on experiences they need to gain knowledge and skills. Students have a … [Read more...] about Having students within the workplace
New early years funding formula is ineffective!
Distribution of Early Years Funding for all three and four years olds As of September 2016, a new formula will be used to aid the distribution of early years funding for all three and four-year-olds. This also effected the funding and support given to children with SEND. The new formula is believed by experts to leave massive gaps in … [Read more...] about New early years funding formula is ineffective!
Giving children responsibility in the Early Years
Should children be given responsibilities in the early years? Many practitioners in the early years, as well as many teachers in schools, use classroom helper systems such as these super hero classroom helper jobs. These give particular responsibilities to particular children either for the day of the week. The question still remains as to … [Read more...] about Giving children responsibility in the Early Years
Is working in childcare for you?
Why becoming an early year’s professional is a great career choice Becoming an early year’s practitioner can be a great career choice and many do not regret their decision to study and work in the childcare sector. Many love the profession so much they go to study further gaining level 3, 5 and 6 qualifications often in the form of degrees to … [Read more...] about Is working in childcare for you?
Reducing the amount of paperwork in childcare
How to reduce your paperwork levels in childcare! Sometimes working in the early years sector whether as a manager or practitioner it can sometimes be hard to see the children for all the paperwork. It is preventing practitioners from fully implementing the play based curriculum and in turn could be accused of hindering development. The large … [Read more...] about Reducing the amount of paperwork in childcare
Great ways to keep your early years setting organised
The key to being successful in the early years! Working in childcare is so much more than just playing with the children all day and practitioners and managers both have important roles to play within the setting to help shape little minds into motivated thinkers and learners. With the responsibility of caring for young children also come … [Read more...] about Great ways to keep your early years setting organised
Upskill the early years workforce aswell as increase salaries
Improved skills, improved quality, still the same low pay for those working in the early years The importance of high-quality care and education for children in the early years is highlighted as being more important than ever. Early years advocates are urging practitioners and managers to become highly skilled and increase their … [Read more...] about Upskill the early years workforce aswell as increase salaries
Charity 4 children has gone into administration
Children to suffer after loss of influential children’s charity Sad news has been released that could affect the lives of thousands of children after the children’s charity 4 children have announced it has gone into administration. The charity announced on the 31st August that due to financial difficulties it could no longer support … [Read more...] about Charity 4 children has gone into administration
Too much paperwork for childcare practitioners
Paperwork is causing early years practitioners to lose sight of the framework As you know, early years settings follow the early year's foundation stage. The foundation stage offers various documents to support practitioners and managers and importantly to support the children. The two main supporting documents are the statutory framework and … [Read more...] about Too much paperwork for childcare practitioners