Why developing a system for peer observations is important For peer observations to be effective, it is important to involve team members in developing a system for peer observations. Involving the team in the process will help them understand how and why these are to be conducted. When discussing with the team about peer observations, … [Read more...] about Creating a system for peer observations
Why carry out peer observations?
The benefits of conducting peer observations Peer observations have been around for many years. However, some practitioners are a little unsure of what these are and why they should be carried out. It is important to help practitioners fully understand why these are completed and help them feel confident in carrying them out. Some people think … [Read more...] about Why carry out peer observations?
The Importance of sharing stories with children
Bring stories alive by involving the children There are many reasons why reading stories to children are so important. It can often be forgotten by a practitioner as to why reading stories are important. It is good practice too often discuss with other colleagues and parents why sharing stories are beneficial to children's development. When at … [Read more...] about The Importance of sharing stories with children
More support for Nursery Managers
Do people agree that Nursery Managers need just as much support as practitioners? Running a nursery is far harder than many people realise, Juggling staffing, meeting Ofsted standards, talking to parents and making sure staff and children are happy are just a few jobs nursery managers have to do on a daily basis. Some days can be very … [Read more...] about More support for Nursery Managers
Ofsted withdraws latest report for Town and County Kiddies nursery
Report for Lincolnshire nursery has been withdrawn while Ofsted regional inspector looks into the concerns Ofsted has removed Town and County Kiddies Nursery's latest report which criticised them for not displaying enough ethnic posters and not teaching children about different cultures. The owner explained that the nursery is situated in an … [Read more...] about Ofsted withdraws latest report for Town and County Kiddies nursery
Ofsted downgrade nursery for not enough ethnic posters
A nursery has been criticised for not displaying enough ethnic posters and teaching children about different cultures A nursery has been stripped off its Ofsted outstanding grade for failing to teach three yers olds about ethnic diversity; Ofsted criticised the Town and County Kiddies Nursery for not displaying enough pictures of black and … [Read more...] about Ofsted downgrade nursery for not enough ethnic posters
York nurseries under threat over 30hrs free childcare
Nurseries in York face closure due to the pilot of 30hrs free childcare The funding rates for nurseries in York is on average £3.66 per hour; this has led to one childcare provider in York not providing the additional 15hrs. By offering this additional funding, the childcare provider is putting their nursery at risk of closure. Around 20 … [Read more...] about York nurseries under threat over 30hrs free childcare
National Children’s Day UK 2016
The focus of National Children's Day UK 2016 is the importance of a healthy childhood The National Children's Day UK 2016 will also look closely at the importance of adult wellbeing to the child's being. The annual celebration will take place on the 15 May, the theme this year is ' mindful, heartful childhood'. The National Children's Day … [Read more...] about National Children’s Day UK 2016
Busy Bees Training Academy Respond to new GCSE requirements
Busy Bees Training Academy Respond to new GCSE requirements for Early Years practitioners From September, those wishing to pursue a career in childcare must have GCSE grades C or above in Maths and English, with alternative equivalent qualifications no longer accepted, in line with new regulations brought in by the Government. However, … [Read more...] about Busy Bees Training Academy Respond to new GCSE requirements
New nursery staff to have good GCSE grades in English and Maths
The requirement for C or above in English and Maths should be scrapped From September any new nursery recruits must have GCSE C or above in Engish and Maths, this new requirement will lead to catastrophic staff shortages. According to Save our Early Years campaign employers are already feeling the recruitment crisis. The Government is not … [Read more...] about New nursery staff to have good GCSE grades in English and Maths