Funding for 30-hour childcare has been increased for York Nurseries York nurseries made it very clear unless funding was increased they would not be taking part in the 30-hour childcare pilot that was to start in September. The Government listened to the views of owners/managers from nurseries in York and has decided to increase the … [Read more...] about Funding increases for York nurseries
Creating a vegetable garden
Creating a vegetable garden will help children understand where food comes from Helping teach children where food comes from can be as easy as creating a vegetable garden. By doing this it will allow children to get hands on experience and learn exactly how the food they eat is grown. Growing vegetables in a childcare setting can open up … [Read more...] about Creating a vegetable garden
More emphasis on Children’s Interests
Tuning into children’s interests More and more emphasis is being placed on children’s interests, and this is something Ofsted will want to see being demonstrated in daily practice. As a practitioner may have a lot of key children and only one weekly planning sheet, it can often be difficult to include every child’s interests. However, it can … [Read more...] about More emphasis on Children’s Interests
Are learning journeys useful or not?
How useful are learning journeys? Learning journeys are a common way of documenting a child’s progress and storing development information within the early years. As it is not an Ofsted requirement, there is no set guidance on exactly how learning journeys should be completed. The steps taken to completing a learning journey are often: An … [Read more...] about Are learning journeys useful or not?
Strain on funding could widen the attainment gap
30hrs free childcare could widen the attainment gap According to a report, the 30hrs free childcare could widen the attainment gap when children start school. The new scheme that is being introduced in September 2017 may mean that a proportion of children will end up losing out on high-quality care. Children from disadvantaged backgrounds will … [Read more...] about Strain on funding could widen the attainment gap
Creating a mud kitchen for your outdoor area
Why having a mud kitchen can benefit children's development Many childcare settings are either purchasing a mud kitchen or making one themselves. There is no right or wrong way to make a mud kitchen as there are endless ways to create one. A mud kitchen can be as big or as small as you want it to be. Some childcare settings create a … [Read more...] about Creating a mud kitchen for your outdoor area
What is a Single Central Record?
Why Early Years Providers must have a Single Central Record A single central record is a key element of safer recruitment and safeguarding in Early Years. During an Ofsted inspection, the inspector will request to look at this. Ofsted expects early years settings to keep a single central record containing various checks related to anyone … [Read more...] about What is a Single Central Record?
New plans for Kids Planet nursery
Kids Planet Nursery plan to demolish a Victorian house to make way for new nursery Kids Planet nursery purchased the Victorian house and the next door plot from Salford City Council back in June 2015. Plans are to demolish the Victorian house to make way for a new nursery. The Victorian property will be knocked down and replaced with a … [Read more...] about New plans for Kids Planet nursery
Identifying and supporting all children’s individual needs
Action early years providers should take to identify and support all children's individual needs including those with SEN and Disabilities All children should be provided with an education that enables them to achieve the best educational outcomes. It is important that early years providers have arrangements in place to support all children's … [Read more...] about Identifying and supporting all children’s individual needs
Nurseries fight back against under funding
Nurseries campaign for better funding from the Government for the 30hrs free childcare Nurseries are grouping together to form a campaign asking for better funding from Government. A petition has been launched asking for an increase in the funding rate for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has been said for some time that the funding being … [Read more...] about Nurseries fight back against under funding