Will the rise in the free 30hrs childcare affect the quality of food you provide? With the increase of the free 30hrs childcare could early years settings see the quality of food suffer. Do you have a chef who provides homely cooked food or do parents bring in packed lunches? Early years providers are left uncertain as to how the increase of … [Read more...] about Quality of food to suffer due to 30hrs childcare offer
Rise to Ofsted fees for childcare providers
The cost of Ofsted fees are on the up Did you know that Ofsted fees are to rise? Childcare providers are to be notified of the government’s plans to rise Ofsted fees. This many mean that childcare providers such as childminders may see the biggest increase. It has been said that Ofsted fees for both nurseries and childminders haven't seen a … [Read more...] about Rise to Ofsted fees for childcare providers
Quality childcare settings to receive 30hrs free childcare
30hrs free childcare to be restricted to good and outstanding childcare settings What are people’s views ahead of the Government’s workforce strategy on the possibility of the 30hrs free childcare only being available at quality childcare settings? This move would come in line with the 2 year funding offer. By offering the free entitlement at … [Read more...] about Quality childcare settings to receive 30hrs free childcare
Outcomes for Children
Being graded against the Ofsted judgement Outcomes for children As we know during an Ofsted inspection the nursery will be graded against four judgements, the inspector will then make an overall judgement, The overall grade awarded will either be outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or inadequate. So how can you achieve outstanding in the … [Read more...] about Outcomes for Children
The benefits of Free Flow Play
Why free flow helps children's development Many nurseries today offer free flow; this allows children to independently choose to move between the different environments. For some settings free flow can pose challenges as they may be based upstairs and have to find ways of accessing the outdoors, whereas settings based on one level have more … [Read more...] about The benefits of Free Flow Play
New lease of life for Smethwick Fire Station
Smethwick Fire Station is to become a Nursery The historic fire station is going to be transformed into a nursery, £130,000 will spent on the revamp by Zadvider Padda and his family. Fireflies will become the new name for the nursery and the historic building has been name Station House representing the history of the building. Mr Padda, who … [Read more...] about New lease of life for Smethwick Fire Station
Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare
How an Ofsted Inspector will make their judgement on the Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare in your setting During an Ofsted inspection the inspector will make a judgement against the section Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare. The grading descriptions that the inspector will award for each section is outstanding, good, … [Read more...] about Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare
Why children shouldn’t sit in the W position
How to prevent children sitting in the W position Do you have children in your nursery that sits in the W position? Have you ever wondered how this might be affecting their development? What is the W-Sitting position? The W sitting position is when children will sit with their legs out to the side and will make the shape of a W. … [Read more...] about Why children shouldn’t sit in the W position
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment
How an Ofsted Inspector will make their judgement on the Quality of teaching, learning and assessment in your setting During an Ofsted inspection, the inspector will make a judgement against the section Quality of teaching, learning and assessment, this grade will contribute to the settings overall grade. It is important that settings meet all … [Read more...] about Quality of teaching, learning and assessment
How music can boost children’s development
Why music is a great tool to help children's development Music is a great learning tool for children, especially from a young age. Many people forget that listening to music can begin in the womb, playing music to babies who are not yet born can help them later on in life. Being around music is important for children as this can help many … [Read more...] about How music can boost children’s development