Champagne Nurseries for Lemonade Funding! Campaign Day – National Kindergarten Day on 21st April 2016 Press release from Angela Spencer "We have been overwhelmed with the support so far for our campaign, but now need to really get our messages out there. Our first campaign event is to encourage as many childcare settings as possible to join in … [Read more...] about Join in National Kindergarten Day 21st April
10 Tuff spot activities for toddlers
10 great tuff spot activities to keep toddlers entertained Some people associate tuff spot trays with builders tray. The large octagonal shaped tray is a great resource in helping provide stimulating opportunities for toddlers. Many early years settings use tuff spot trays as they find these to be a great flexible resource. If you … [Read more...] about 10 Tuff spot activities for toddlers
Should children be kept in nursery for 10hrs?
Children to spend longer at nursery in a Government scheme to help working parents The government is holding a consultation to help working parents, the scheme will mean that a nursery would open longer as early as 6am and close at 8pm. The consultation will also look into the impact of allowing a nursery to open 7 days a week. The Government … [Read more...] about Should children be kept in nursery for 10hrs?
Champagne Nurseries for Lemonade Funding!
Champagne Nurseries for Lemonade Funding! – Why many nursery owners are saying ‘no more meddling’ to Government. New campaign launched by Nursery Owners Group following Good Morning Britain TV appearance by group member Baby Wellness & Childcare Expert, Angela Spencer speaks out in response to the latest recommendation from Save The … [Read more...] about Champagne Nurseries for Lemonade Funding!
Childcare fees will have to rise
Living wage introduced on 1st April means rise in fees for childcare providers The rise in the National Living Wage will mean many childcare providers will not be able to pay staff costs unless they raise childcare fees. The National Living Wage has increased to £7.20 an hour for employees 25 or over. Neil Leitch, of the Pre School Learning … [Read more...] about Childcare fees will have to rise
Stimulating toddlers brain ready for school
Leading scientists warn: Failure to stimulate toddlers’ brains could affect quality of life for a whole generation Scientists and psychologists are warning that failure to properly stimulate toddlers’ brains during nursery years could set them back for decades, as figures show that almost 130,000 children a year are falling behind before … [Read more...] about Stimulating toddlers brain ready for school
Next steps for delivering landmark childcare offer unveiled
Department for Education, Sam Gyimah MP and The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MPFirst have launched a consultation and expression of interest to gather evidence about the 30-hour free childcare offer. Proposals to provide hard-working parents with greater choice and flexibility over their childcare as part of the government’s landmark 30-hour free offer … [Read more...] about Next steps for delivering landmark childcare offer unveiled
15 sensory play activities for children
Are you looking for some great sensory play activities that involve children using their senses? From the minute, a baby is born they begin using all their senses to explore their local surroundings. It is important that adults understand the importance of sensory play as this can have a huge impact on children's brain development. The more … [Read more...] about 15 sensory play activities for children
Preparing yourself for an Ofsted inspection
Top tips for preparing yourself for an Ofsted inspection As we all know an Ofsted inspection can be very daunting and stressful. Many people welcome the day's notice from Ofsted, whereas others argue the fact that this could help create a false picture on the day of the inspection. If you are doing everything you should be doing then … [Read more...] about Preparing yourself for an Ofsted inspection
15 messy play ideas for under 2’s
Why not try these 15 great messy play ideas for under 2's As messy play offers children many learning opportunities it is important that children are offered this on a regular basis if not daily. As many of us have experienced messy play can get very messy, therefore, some people are reluctant to offer messy play because of the mess it can … [Read more...] about 15 messy play ideas for under 2’s