Early language skills are key to succeeding later on in life According to a recent survey carried out by Save The Children suggests that children aged five who have poor language skills may struggle with maths at age 11. Figures from this survey showed that children are failing to meet the expected standards in national tests when they … [Read more...] about Importance of early language skills
The 30hrs free childcare debate
Do people think 30hrs free childcare is enough? Is 30hrs free childcare enough for parents or do we need to look closer at how childcare should meet the demands of working families? At current the 30hrs will be piloted in areas from September to support families, the question about how Government are going to fund … [Read more...] about The 30hrs free childcare debate
Half of childcare providers are to offer 30hrs free childcare
Families will struggle to find childcare providers offering the 30hrs free childcare Less than half of childcare providers are to offer the 30hrs free childcare, this will put the government's scheme into complete chaos. Nurseries are to loose 1.69 per hour per child, so why would nurseries contemplate at providing the free childcare next year. … [Read more...] about Half of childcare providers are to offer 30hrs free childcare
What is selective mutism?
Supporting children who have selective mutism Some children may be reluctant to talk in certain situations, practitioners need to understand that children aren't being awkward it may be that they displaying selective mutism. For children this anxiety disorder is very much like having a phobia, supporting children through this can help them … [Read more...] about What is selective mutism?
Nursery to offer parents childcare in 15 minutes slots
How flexible is your childcare setting? Tops Day Nurseries are to start offering parents the option of booking childcare in 15-minute slots, this is it help families save money. This will be offered at their new acquired setting in Hampshire. Along with offering a more flexible approach the nursery is extending its opening hours to again help … [Read more...] about Nursery to offer parents childcare in 15 minutes slots
Improve the performance of staff in childcare settings
Top tips for helping improve your childcare teams performance It is important that management monitor and evaluate the team's individual performances on a regular basis, as this will contribute to a successful nursery. What systems do you have in place in your childcare setting to help improve the performance of your team? Why not try these … [Read more...] about Improve the performance of staff in childcare settings
Changing the staffing models in your childcare setting
Could changing your staffing models save your childcare setting money? The Department of Education has suggested that settings look at their staffing models to help them run their business more effectively. For childcare settings what will this mean and how will this work in practice? It has been suggested that childcare providers can make … [Read more...] about Changing the staffing models in your childcare setting
National whistleblowing helpline launched
A new whistleblowing helpline launched for Nursery workers A helpline has been launched for nursery workers to use if worried about child abuse happening in their setting. This whistleblowing helpline will provide an opportunity to help protect children. The service is available to professionals working in teaching or childcare settings. Anyone … [Read more...] about National whistleblowing helpline launched
Quick and easy ways to promote British Values
10 ways to promote British Values in your childcare settings Promoting British Values in your setting can be easily achieved. If you think about it wisely you are already doing it. Many people have become confused by the whole term British values, thinking this is about teaching the children about the Queen, Big Ben, black taxis, drinking tea … [Read more...] about Quick and easy ways to promote British Values
Becoming familiar with The Common Inspection Framework
The Common Inspection Framework Nursery World conference 2016 The conference was put together to help those working in the early years setting to become more familiar with The Common Inspection Framework. It looks at what changes have been implemented and how to help prepare settings for an Ofsted inspection. The Common Inspections Framework … [Read more...] about Becoming familiar with The Common Inspection Framework