Children at Grenfell Nursery are all safe The latest fire at Grenfell Tower has left everyone at the nursery which is situated on the ground floor shocked and upset. It was believed children aged between six months and four who attend the nursery were in their flat at the time of the fire. After an anxious wait thankfully each and everyone was … [Read more...] about Grenfell Nursery loses everything in Grenfell Tower Fire
10 skills children should learn before starting school
Essential skills children should learn before starting school Back in 2014 Ofsted called for a checklist to be issued to parents regarding the 10 skills children should learn before starting school. Of this, it includes being toilet trained and talking in sentences. The reasoning behind this checklist being issued to parents is that according to … [Read more...] about 10 skills children should learn before starting school
Working through the issues surrounding the 30hrs free childcare
Overcoming the barriers surrounding the implementation of the 30hrs free childcare scheme Extending the free entitlement from 15hours to 30hrs has been a topic that has caused much debate in the early years. For many, this decision has not been welcomed. However, this decision has proven extremely popular with parents who are struggling … [Read more...] about Working through the issues surrounding the 30hrs free childcare
Tax free childcare scheme vs childcare vouchers
Which is better for parents Tax-free Childcare Scheme or childcare vouchers? Many parents are asking the question as to whether they will be better off moving to the new Government tax-free childcare scheme or staying with their existing childcare voucher scheme? The tax-free childcare scheme was launched seven weeks ago and has since … [Read more...] about Tax free childcare scheme vs childcare vouchers
Nursery closes without informing parents
A nursery closes its doors without giving warning to parents Many parents are left in the lurch as they find out their child's nursery has closed. Cheeky Monkees nursery has closed its door and is no longer offering childcare facilities. This has left many parents without childcare and are now having to look for other alternatives. Parents … [Read more...] about Nursery closes without informing parents
Giggles and Wiggles in Stone rated outstanding in all areas
Outstanding in all areas for Giggles and Wiggles inStone Giggles and Wiggles in Stone were recently inspected by Ofsted who has rated them outstanding in all areas. The nursery cares for 85 children from six weeks to four-year-olds. Everyone at the nursery on Mount Road is ecstatic with the result. The nursery was previously … [Read more...] about Giggles and Wiggles in Stone rated outstanding in all areas
Why an Early Years Induction should be completed
Implementing an effective Early Years Induction programme Implementing an induction is crucial in any organisation, more so for employees working in a childcare environment. When a new employee is recruited it is the manager's responsibility to carry out an induction. This an opportunity to go through important aspects of the organisation … [Read more...] about Why an Early Years Induction should be completed
Conducting an Early Years Audit
To help prepare for an Ofsted inspection why not carry out an Early Years Audit Trying to prepare yourself for an Ofsted inspection can be a daunting process, often wondering where to start. Conducting an Early Years Audit can often help prioritise your workload. The reasons for carrying out an audit can help you make sure you are … [Read more...] about Conducting an Early Years Audit
Nursery prosecuted for giving a child a meal containing nuts
A child develops a severe allergic reaction after being given a meal containing nuts A nursery based in Waverley has been prosecuted after staff gave a child who was allergic to nuts a meal containing nuts. A full investigation has taken place and has found that staff training was inadequate. The young child was fed pesto by staff after parents … [Read more...] about Nursery prosecuted for giving a child a meal containing nuts
Parents to pay the price of using the free UK childcare scheme
Parents to be charged to use the free UK Childcare scheme The promise of the 30hrs free childcare scheme made by the Conservative party may be under threat, as many nurseries are unable to offer the scheme due to the lack of funds being given by the government. The doubling of the free entitlement could leave many childcare provoders operating … [Read more...] about Parents to pay the price of using the free UK childcare scheme