Question Q – “"I'm currently working in a preschool. I'm level 3 with up to date first aid and safeguarding. I'm really interested in working in a hospital setting with babies/children but unsure of jobs available and whether my current qualifications would be suitable?"” Answers A – “I worked in a and e kids kas and it was wicked . You … [Read more...] about Can i work in a hospital with an early years level 3?
Do apprentices get paid holiday?
Question Q –“ I wanted to ask about apprentices - if they should get paid for their holidays and how many hours a week they should work?" Answers A – “Apprentices are entitled to the same benefits as a qualified employee. Under the working time directive, no matter level 2 or 3, they are to work a MAXIMUM of 40 hours after breaks. As an … [Read more...] about Do apprentices get paid holiday?
I only use 12 hours out of my 15 hours funding, can i use the remaining when i like?
Question Q - "I claim the two year old funding but I only claim 12 hours a week (2 days), if the nursery claims 15 hours a week from the government but I only use 12 in term time, can I use the remainder hours I should have 'left over' in summer holidays / half term hols? How do nurseries do this if they do?" Answers A – “The nursery can … [Read more...] about I only use 12 hours out of my 15 hours funding, can i use the remaining when i like?
How do people show diveristy in their baby rooms please?
Question Q – “How do people show diversity in their baby rooms please? We have photos around the room and different type of money/packaging in role play already” Answers A – “Multi cultural dolls, musical instrument from around the world. Books, food pictures, children's skin tone handprints (their work). Numbers in various languages. … [Read more...] about How do people show diveristy in their baby rooms please?
Should we sing the ABC song at nursery?
Question Q – “What is everyone's views on children at nursery choosing to sing the ABC song when asked what would they like to sing. Should we sing it or not?” Answers A – “Ofcourse they can sing ABC. While learning to read is taught by using phonics the children still need to know letter names and alphabeth” A – “Definitely sing it! … [Read more...] about Should we sing the ABC song at nursery?
Do staff wear gloves, do children use tongs or their hands to choose snack?
Question Q – “Do staff wear gloves, do children use tongs or their hands to choose food? Would be lovely to see how snack differs in nurseries” Answer A – “We give children snack. They sit at a table with a tablecloth (which is sprayed with antibacterial spray after every use) and their placemats which have the child's name, picture and … [Read more...] about Do staff wear gloves, do children use tongs or their hands to choose snack?
Any helpful tips for a working interview for an early years TA in a school?
Question – Q - I have an interview for a early years teaching assistant position in a primary school. Part of the interview process is too carry out a teaching task (anything of my choosing) for 6 year 1 children. I have always previously worked within pre schools so any helpful tips and advice would be fantastic!" Answers A – “Here are … [Read more...] about Any helpful tips for a working interview for an early years TA in a school?
Do nurseries have set outdoor times or free flow all day?
Question – Q – “I currently work in a pre-school room in a private day nursery and i was just wondering how does everyone do outdoor play is it free flow play or do you have set times." Answers – A – “We have set times but within that time children can choose where they want to be” A – “Set times as building on first floor, garden on … [Read more...] about Do nurseries have set outdoor times or free flow all day?
Do nurseries use closed or open facebook groups ?
Question Q - "Do settings use facebook as a closed or open group with photos of children to promote partnership with parents and to advertise? Also do practitioners set up a facebook account for the setting or as a page on their personal facebook profile?" Answers – A – “Some settings have closed groups and others have open ones this … [Read more...] about Do nurseries use closed or open facebook groups ?
Do any settings do a rolling lunch for preschoolers?
Question Q – “Do any settings do a rolling lunch for preschoolers? The care inspectorate has advised we try this as kids are sitting for too long." Answers – A – “We take a small group initially to have lunch (mainly sandwich type lunches where the children make their own), when a child finishes they choose another child's envelop and … [Read more...] about Do any settings do a rolling lunch for preschoolers?